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The Maui County Veterans Council is inviting the community to attend a free Veterans Day ceremony and picnic Nov. 11 at War Memorial Gymnasium in Wailuku.
The ceremony begins at 9 a.m., followed by a community picnic at 11 a.m. at the gymnasium, 700 Halia Nakoa St. The event is open to everyone. Admission and food are free, with meals available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The gathering will honor the service and sacrifices of military veterans while bringing together community members of all generations. Veterans benefit information booths also will be available to help connect attendees with local organizations and resources supporting veterans and their families.
A Veterans Day Freedom Ride also is planned in conjunction with the event. Riders will gather at 9:15 a.m. at the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center's Sears parking lot before departing at 10 a.m. The ride will conclude at War Memorial Gymnasium, where participants can join the Veterans Day activities.
The ceremony, picnic and Freedom Ride are organized by the Maui County Veterans Council. For those attending the ceremony or picnic, no admission fee or advance registration is required.