Colonial Williamsburg SALUTES MILITARY SERVICE ON VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11

Colonial Williamsburg honors the sacrifices and dedication of United States veterans,

active military personnel and their families during special Veterans Day programs on

Tuesday, November 11.

On Veterans Day, a military parade honoring America's veterans will be held at 4:30 p.m. and will begin at the Capitol. All veterans of service in America's armed forces are invited to participate in the parade. Groups will begin forming at 4:15 p.m. A ceremony will follow the parade at the Courthouse on Market Square. Colonial Williamsburg's militia and cannon crew will fire volleys in honor of those who have served in America's forces.

Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums will perform tunes as a salute to the veterans. As part of the tribute, Colonial Williamsburg offers special complimentary admission passes to active duty military, Reservists, retirees, veterans and their families from November 7 through 11, 2008.