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4 Day 50th Anniversary for the Vietnam War
April 23, 2015 - April 26, 2015
The 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War will be recognized in a 4 day event in Wilmington. The event will be honoring all veterans from all wars and all branches of the military including the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States Air Force and the United States Coast Guard.
All registration packets will be handed out at the Coastline Convention Center starting at 9:30 am Thursday.
Registration is available online for all events. To purchase tickets, visit the 50th Anniversary for the Vietnam War online store.
If you prefer, you can also register by mail. Please visit the website of the VVA, the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 885 to download, print and fill out their registration form.
The 4 Day Event Schedule is as follows:
Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
★ 9:30 am Registration opens: Coastline Convention Center 501 Nutt Street Wilmington, NC
Advanced registration packets available for pick up.
Tickets also available for purchase.
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★ 1:00 – 4:00 Open to all – Veterans Remembrance Ceremony Hugh MacRae Park
Dedication of Brick Memorial Installation – Freedom Way to Veterans Bliss
FREE Cookout following Ceremony FREE
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Location: Hugh MacRae Park, 1799 South College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403 Google Map
Friday, April 24th, 2015
★ 1:00 – 3:00 Movie screening – “To Heal A Nation” at Coastline Convention Center More Info
Snacks available
Limited seating available
Cost: $5.00 Purchase Tickets
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★ 3:30 – 5:30 Coastline Convention Center – More Info
Snacks available
Limited seating available
Cost: $5.00 Purchase Tickets
★ 6:00 pm – 8:00pm Welcome Aboard Reception Coastline Convention Center More Info
Guest Speaker, Entertainment, Cash Bar, Heavy Hors D’oeuvres
(Must specify time preference for Movie)
Cost: $15.00 Purchase Tickets
Dress: Open Collar
Saturday, April 25th, 2015
★ 10:00 – 4:00 Music in the Park Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre 1941 Amphitheater Drive More Info
Entertainment, Food Vendors, Booth Vendors, Prizes and More
Cost: $10.00 Purchase Tickets
★ 6:00 – 9:00 Veterans Appreciation Reception and Banquet Coastline Convention Center More Info
Key Note Speaker: Governor of North Carolina, Entertainment to follow
Cost: $25.00 Purchase Tickets
Dress: Semi Formal
Sunday, April 26th, 2015
★ 6:00 – 10:00 Breakfast on the Battleship More Info
Location: USS North Carolina Battleship, 1 Battleship Rd NE, Wilmington, NC 28401 Google Map
Cost: $10.00 Purchase Tickets
Dress: Casual
