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NOTE: Some Events Change in between our monthly mailing of the BVMC Calendar. Keep up to date with those changes using our web link: https://veteransmemorialcenter.org/upcoming-veterans-events/ and donnweaver2020@gmail.com for more information or to participate.

2026

Note: All Events planned for the expanded Brevard Veterans Memorial Center Park are subject to confirmation/approval by the County Parks and Rec, as well as Completion of the project and pending turnover of the Amphitheater and other new construction to the County.

January

27 Jan — BVMC Library Discussion Series 1800-1930. Topic: The US Invasion of Grenada. The presentation will include a "first-hand" account and perspective by Army Officer Jose Prieto. The lecture in the BVMC Library will begin at 6pm and conclude no later than 7pm. Jose will take questions and lead a discussion from 7pm until 7:30pm. Bottled water and cookies will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Library volunteer Paul Julian or Librarian Hank Rhodes.

February

07 Feb —  JROTC Run and Shoot,  NEW LOCATION :   Satellite High School 0700-1200.   Support more than 100 cadets from at many schools as they combine running with air rifle marksmanship.   Best time to see all and help award trophies is 1030-1200.   Contact Donn Weaver, 757-871-6576 for any questions.  

07 Feb —  14th Annual Pioneer Day at Luke’s Episcopal Church and Sam’s House/Pine Island 1000-1500.  History exhibits, guided tours, food, pioneer parade and much more.   Check out mipioneerday.com

07 Feb — Lights in the Night Gala presented by St Francis Hospice at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 1800- 2200. A night of shimmering lights and purpose.   SFH supports veterans around the county and this evening will be highlight of caring and purpose.   Contact Danika Warren for more information at DWarren@ReflectionsLSC.org or 321-634-2211.  

08 Feb —  Immortal Four Chaplains Ceremony BVMC Plaza and Gray Hall. 1400- 1530. Supported by the Marine Corps League, Brevard Detachment 513.

13 Feb —  Third Annual Valentine’s Day Senior Expo 0915-1300 Party at the Nyami Nyami River Lodge of the Brevard Zoo.   Free Parking and admittance excluding Zoo.   Exhibits, prizes, music and surprises plus flowers for the ladies.  Call 321-242-1235  for more info and to register exhibits or info tables.

13 Feb — Valentine’s Dinner and Bunco Fundraiser 1800- 2030 at 470 South Brevard, Cocoa Beach.  Sponsored by AVET.   Couples, $50 includes dinner and child care ($10); singles $30 with Table for 4 guests available to sponsor for $200.   Active Duty Military Free.  See www.avet-project.org

14 Feb—  JROTC Drill Meet #1,  BVMC Park 0630- 1230.  Support more than 200 cadets from at least 10 schools as they compete in Color Guard, Squad and Platoon Drills as well as Rifle Demonstration.   Best time to see all and help award trophies is 1030-1200.   Contact Donn Weaver, 757-871-6576 for any questions. 

19 Feb —  The 2026 Liberty Bell Museum Patriot Awards 1800-2100 at The Grand Manor, 1450 Sarno Rd, Melbourne.   Sponsorships and tickets are available via RSVP at 321-373-2311 or honoramericafl@gmail.org

27 Feb —  Every Day is Veterans Day presented by One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Rd, Viera.   1000-1330 .   Vendors  with tents in outdoor layout, door prizes, food and lots of valuable information for veterans who are senior.  Call 321-751-6771 for more information and to register as a vendor. 

28 Feb —  JROTC Drill Meet #2. BVMC Park 0630-1230  Support more than 200 cadets from at least 10 schools as they compete in Color Guard, Squad and Platoon Drills as well as Rifle Demonstration.   Best time to see all and help award trophies is 1030-1200.   Contact Donn Weaver 757-871-6576 for more info. 

28 Feb —  United for Heroes :  A gala for Hope and Healing 1700 - 2100 Radisson Resort at the Port 8701 Astronaut Blvd.  Dinner, special Guest Speakers”.  Sheriff Mark Lamb, US Navy Seal Ross Munro, MC by Rachel Sadoff and auction by Sheriff Wayne Ivey.   Proceeds to help end veteran and first responder suicides.   Contact email:   contact@hu2.org or on web site www.hu2h.org.  

March

13 Mar —  Welcome Dinner for Medal of Honor Day 5K Sponsors  including four special guests who received the Congressional Medal of Honor (1600-2100) BVMC Gray Hall

14 Mar —  5k and Special Event to Recognize National Medal of Honor Day 0700-1903 5K in Park (0800-1000); Car Show also included in Park 1000-1300. Program 0930-1300 in Plaza and Gray hall.   Five Medal of Honor Recipients expected to attend with proceeds going to support local veterans in need, veteran 501c3 projects and cadet youth of Brevard County. More details in Mid-January.   Contact BVMC Vice President Don Pearsall for more information or to help sponsor in the meantime on 321-453-1776, ext  1. 

14 Mar  —  JROTC District Championships Drill Meet, BVMC Park 1000-1300 after Medal of Honor 5K Fundraiser.   Support more than 200 cadets from at least 10 schools as they compete in Color Guard, Squad and Platoon Drills as well as Rifle Demonstration.   The JROTC will also support and be engaged in the MOH 5K, including several runners from ll 14 JROTC programs.   Courageous Division Sea Cadets also to assist MOH 5K.     Best time to see all JROTC Action and help award trophies is 1200 - 1330.  Contact Donn Weaver 757-871-6576 for any questions.  .  

21 Mar —  Last Naval Battle Remembrance 0930-1100 BVMC Park.   Presented by the Brevard Sons, Daughters and Children of the American Revolution.   Details in mid-January. 

26 Mar — National Vietnam War Veterans Day Honoring Their Service and Legacy, 1630-2000 at the Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Aver, Melbourne.   Sponsored by DAV Chapter 32 with guest speaker Colonel  Mike Lane , a  Hanoi Hilton POW for over 6 years, Auctioneers Sheriff Wayne Ivey and DAV National Cmdr Andrew Marshall to raise funds for DAV Veteran Services and support of vets and families in distress.  Includes Dinner, Vietnam War Exhibit, Purple Heart Exhibit and the Missing Man Table.  

28 Mar —  Am Legion AUX 344 Easter Egg Hunt for Vet Kids BVMC. Park 0900-1200.

28 Mar —   Boots, Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival.   Music, food trucks, fun and more with details in January.   1200-2000  BVMC Park.  

April

04 Apr —   Easter Egg Hunt presented by Georgianna  Church for almost 1000 kids.  BVMC Park. 0900- 1300

11 Apr —  Heroes for Military Kids 5 K Kids Dash.  0800-1030  at the Avenues in Viera.   Sponsored by AVET.   Check out www/avet-project.org.  

17 Apr —  Second Annual Space Coast Military Enlistment Ceremony 1500-  Check in; 1600-1800 Ceremony.  Brevard Veterans Memorial Center Amphitheater and Park.   Support more than 300 young men and women who have elected to enlist in all military service branches at or near high school graduation.   Contact Donn Weaver, 757-871-6576 for more information.   Additional details in February. 

May

03 May —  Hero Fest  by Back Brevard Heroes  to honor all first responders .  1000- 1600. BVMC Plaza, Gray Hall, Park.  Details in February. 

22-24 May —  In the BVMC Park and Plaza:   Florida wide Ride for Freedom presented by Rolling Thunder FL- 1.   Friday focus is ride in, Gold Star Family Dinner and Flame Walk to the Walls and Monuments.  Saturday Rally with food, music and much more.  Sunday motorcycle ride for freedom starting at BVMC Plaza and Mall  0900-1100. 

25 May —  BVMC Memorial Day Ceremony  BVMC Plaza  0930-1100.  

JUNE

06 and 07 Jun —   Merritt Island Fest at the Amphitheater at the BVMC Park  More Details in mid- January.

12 Jun —  Celebration and Lunch for our Military Women at the Avenues in Viera 1130 -1300.   Contact www.avet-project.org

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