It’s Veterans Day: Here’s what’s happening around the Coachella Valley

Widespread in-person events here in the desert might not be happening due to the pandemic, but cities and organizations have set-up events to honor thse who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces

Take a look at the events happening around the Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

• City of Palm Springs Veterans Day Drive-Thru Appreciation Luncheon - Starts at 11 a.m. in front of City Hall
  • The city of Palm Springs is hosting a drive-thru luncheon that is taking the place of the annual parade this year
  • The drive-thru luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in front of City Hall located at 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
  • Veterans should enter in their vehicles from Civic Drive and exit City Hall from El Cielo Road
  • The Palm Springs American Legion will present the Color and the Palm Springs Air Museum will provide a patriotic flyover at 11 a.m.
  • Interested veterans should sign up by emailing recinfo@palmspringsca.gov or call (760) 323-8272.

• The City of Palm Desert’s Virtual Veterans Day Celebration - Starts at 11 a.m.
  • Streaming live on Palm Desert's Facebook and Youtube channel
  • The program will feature a keynote speaker from the 7th Marine Regiment at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms as well as a patriotic concert performance
  • Video presentation honoring local veterans

• Drive-through birthday celebration for a World War II veteran turning 105-years-old - Starts at 11 a.m. at the Joslyn Center
  • The Joslyn Center is hosting a special drive-through birthday celebration for beloved Joslyn member John Curran, a World War II veteran, who will be turning 105-years-old on Veterans Day
  • At the Joslyn Center located at 73-750 Catalina Way. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • All in the community are invited to participate.

• Free Veterans Day Admission and Fishing at Lake Cahuilla for Veterans and Service Members
  • Free admission is open to active duty military personnel and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard and federal and state reservists.
  • To qualify, veterans need to present valid proof of military service.
  • The free admission is extended to all other guests in the vehicle.
  • Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park will be open Veterans Day from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Located at 58075 Jefferson Street in La Quinta

• Veterans Day & International Day of Peace ceremonies - Starts at 11 a.m. at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City
  • Hosted by Veterans for Peace, AMVets Post 66, and Occupy Coachella Valley
  • Desert Memorial Park is located at 31-705 Da Vall Drive in Cathedral City
  • 11 a.m. to Noon
  • Space will be limited to the first 50 people to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

• Forest Lawn Virtual Veterans Day Celebration - Starts at 11 a.m.
  • Stream live at Facebook.com/ForestLawn
  • The event will honor members of the United States Military with a flyover, patriotic music, a rifle salute, an invocation, a color guard, a wreath laying, and more.

• Palm Springs Air Museum Special Drive-in: Midway
  • Doors open at 5:15 pm, movie begins at Midway begins at 6 pm
  • Tickets are $8. Click here to buy tickets.

Know of any other Veterans Day events going on around the valley? Let us know, send an email to Share@KESQ.com

Here's a couple of national level Veterans Day ceremonies and events that will be livestreamed as well:

• Vietnam Veterans Wall ceremony
  • The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s Veterans Day Ceremony at The Wall will be virtual this year
  • The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. PST
  • You can watch it live at Facebook.com/VietnamVeteransMemorialFund/

• National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery.
  • The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will conduct a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony
  • The ceremony starts precisely at 8 a.m. PST with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns
  • The ceremony will be livestreamed at Facebook.com/VeteransAffairs