Veterans appreciation weekend set for Oct. 26 and 27
The event will include military vehicles, memorabilia, demonstrations and more.
[Photo courtesy Florida Military Vehicle Heritage Group website]
The Friends of Marion County’s Veterans Park, Inc., Florida Military Vehicle Heritage Group and Russell’s Military Vehicles are joining forces to give veterans a big “thank you for your service.”
A Veterans Appreciation Weekend set for Oct. 26 and 27 at the Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park will include a military vehicle show, small arms demonstrations, living history enactments, military memorabilia, entertainment, food trucks, access to the education center and activities for youth.
Event coordinator, Dave Thomas, with the Florida Military Vehicle Heritage Group, said more than 30 vehicles are expected, ranging from several military motorcycles to a World War II half-track armored vehicle.
“We’ll have a World War II and Korean War era recon set up,” Thomas said, complete with memorabilia such as radio gear and a minesweeper.
Thomas said a Vietnam War-era M442 “Mighty Mite” small Jeep style vehicle with a towable .50 caliber machine gun will also be displayed.
The public is invited to the event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the park, located at 2601 E. Fort King St. Admission is free.
To learn more, go to marionvetpark.com
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