Richmond Pops Tribute Leads Veterans Day Events Across RVA
- A free concert at Altria Theater opens two days of music and public ceremonies recognizing military service across the Richmond region.*
By M. T. Bostic
Music will bring RVA together ahead of Veterans Day as the Richmond Pops Band presents a special tribute to veterans at Altria Theater on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m., offering residents an opportunity to recognize military service through an evening of live music. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, ceremonies in Richmond, Chesterfield and Hanover will continue the observance.
Richmond Pops brings the tribute to the stage
The Richmond Pops is an all volunteer nonprofit organization with more than 45 years of providing live music to the Richmond community. Its free concerts make attending a performance possible without the expense of a paid ticket.
The Veterans Day tribute continues that tradition at Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. Donations support the band’s performances, and tickets can be requested through its website.
For residents looking to include the arts in their Veterans Day observance, the concert offers a place to begin.
Request Richmond Pops tickets.
Virginia War Memorial hosts statewide observance
The 70th annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony takes place Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St.
The program includes speakers, patriotic music and recognition of student essay contest winners. Organizers encourage attendees to arrive by 10:45 a.m. A live broadcast will air on WTVR Channel 6.
Chesterfield welcomes veteran and mental health advocate
Chesterfield’s ceremony begins at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Building Exhibition Hall at the county fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road.
Army veteran Marian Mills, founder of Depression Proof Your Life, will deliver the keynote. The program’s theme is “America 250: Revolutionary Resilience and Resolve.” The Thomas Dale High School Band will perform, with vendors and exhibitors also on site.
See Chesterfield event details.
Hanover gathers at Wayside Park
Hanover County’s free ceremony begins at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hanover Veterans Memorial in Hanover Wayside Park, 8225 Hanover Wayside Road.
Guest speakers and patriotic music will mark the observance. If inclement weather requires a move indoors, the ceremony will take place at the Hanover County Administration Building.
Residents planning to attend should check the organizers’ websites for updates, ticket availability and weather announcements.
