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The City of Jacksonville is proud to present the 2009 Week of Valor. The week will begin with the arrival of the Blue Angels on Wednesday, November 4, and conclude with the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11. The Week of Valor will highlight the Sea and Sky Spectacular and Veterans Day Parade as well as potential Navy ship tours, patriotic-themed concerts, live radio and/or television broadcasts, visits to Duval County schools and area hospitals, featured assets from military branches, military movies and more.
Hang your flag with pride!
Don your favorite RED, WHITE and BLUE attire!
During the 2009 Week of Valor, we encourage you...no, we challenge you to show your American pride.
Wear your favorite patriotic colors, raise your American Flag high and show the nation how Jacksonville honors and celebrates our military community!
Show your support and send a message!
Show your support and sign one of the many patriotic message banners stationed at all of the events and activities throughout the 2009 Week of Valor.
October 12 - November 13
- Speakers Bureau
Active and retired military members will share experiences, personal stories, explain how and why they joined the military, as well as other topics at surrounding public and private schools, hospitals, businesses, senior centers and community groups.
For more information about the Week of Valor Speakers Bureau or to participate as a speaker or speaking location, e-mail laurenp@coj.net.
Tuesday, November 3
- Week of Valor Speaker at the Jacksonville Public Library
Main Library Multipurpose Room
2-3 p.m.
Commander Jon Singleton spoke about the book, Lone Survivor; the Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of Seal Team 10 and his personal experiences in Afghanistan.
Library Speakers
Wednesday, November 4
- First Wednesday Art Walk
Featured the Sound of Freedom Navy Band in Hemming Plaza
5-9 p.m.
Official Website
Thursday, November 5
- Make A Scene Downtown Movie- Men of Honor
A feature presentation of Men of Honor was shown on the side of the CSX building.
Northbank Riverfront Park, 7:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Friday, November 6
- Jacksonville Sea and Sky Spectacular
Field Trip/Recruit Day
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The festival site was open to high school ROTC groups and area schools. The air show practice took place throughout the day with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels practice at approximately 2:15 p.m.
Selected vendors open.
Official Website
Click here for a Field Trip Parking Map (PDF).
 Jacksonville Sea and Sky Spectacular Pre-Flight Party
Seawalk Pavilion, 6-10 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Official Website
Meet and Greet
Take advantage of this opportunity to get an autograph from your favorite performer. You are invited to meet and mingle with Sea and Sky Spectacular military and civilian performers and crews.
Live entertainment
No matter your age or favorite music genre, Last 2 Leave is sure to get you on your feet.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase.
- Search and Rescue Demonstration
Noon
Downtown Jacksonville in front of The Jacksonville Landing on the St. Johns River.
- U.S. Navy Blue Angels Downtown Pass
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels made a pass in the downtown area and along the downtown riverfront at approx. 3 p.m. Don't miss your chance to see these incredible machines in action!
 Saturday, November 7
- Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront
Highlighted by the world-famous United States Navy Blue Angels, this free event will feature three days of the most exciting military and civilian air acts in the world in an over-the-ocean sky show. The event begins with an American Flag fly over and the National Anthem.
Official Website
 VIP Seating Areas
First Street between Third and Fifth Avenues North
Areas include Premier Seating, Cabana Seating and Corporate Cabanas to put you in the heat of the action near show center!
Click here for complete information
- Other Festival Activities (Click Map)
- Recruitment Booths provided by Navy Recruitment Office with representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, U.S. Coast Guard, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department on hand to provide information on careers.
-Kiddy Hawk Kids Area
-Meet the Performers Autograph Sessions
-Blue Angels, Patriotic and Military merchandise
-World's Tallest Pinball Machine
-Food and beverage vendors and much more!
Official Website
- USS Klakring (This vessel is not ADA compliant)
Northbank Riverfront
U.S. Navy frigate will be available for free guided ship tours.
Tour Hours: 1-5 p.m.
Tour Information
All bags will be suject to search
Guests are discouraged from bringing backpacks or bags.
Cameras are permitted
No strollers
No weapons of any kind
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the active tour (ladder climbing, etc.)
Guests over 5'9" may have to duck periodically
Official Website
- U.S. Navy Blue Angels Downtown Pass
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will make a pass in the downtown area and along the downtown riverfront at approx. 3 p.m. Don't miss your chance to see these incredible machines in action!
- Riverside Arts Market
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Under the Fuller Warren Bridge, Downtown Jacksonville
Official Website
- Week of Valor Speaker at the Jacksonville Public Library
Main Library Multipurpose Room
11 a.m.-noon
Commander Scott Smith of the USS Klakring will be speaking about the book, Six Frigates; the Epic History of the Founding of the American Navy as well as his personal experiences in the Mediterranean Sea.
Library Speakers
- Make A Scene Downtown Movie- TOP GUN!
Northbank Riverfront Park, 7:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public. Bring your picnic baskets, folding chairs and blankets and sit back and relax while you enjoy the feature presentation of Top Gun.
Sunday, November 8
- Jacksonville Sea and Sky
 Spectacular
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront
Highlighted by the world-famous United States Navy Blue Angels, this free event will feature three days of the most exciting military and civilian air acts in the world in an over-the-ocean sky show. The event begins with an American Flag fly over and the National Anthem.
Official Website
- VIP Seating Areas
First Street between Third and Fifth Avenues North
Areas include Premier Seating, Cabana Seating and Corporate Cabanas to put you in the heat of the action near show center!
Click here for complete information
- Other Festival Activities
-Recruitment Booths provided by Navy Recruitment Office with representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, U.S. Coast Guard, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department on hand to provide information on careers.
-Kiddy Hawk Kids Area
-Meet the Performers Autograph Sessions
-Blue Angels, Patriotic and Military merchandise
-World's Tallest Pinball Machine
-Food and beverage vendors and much more!
Official Website
- USS Klakring (This vessel is not ADA compliant)
Northbank Riverfront
U.S. Navy frigate available for free guided ship tours.
Tour Hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tour Information
All bags will be suject to search
Guests are discouraged from bringing backpacks or bags.
Cameras are permitted
No strollers
No weapons of any kind
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the active tour (ladder climbing, etc.)
Guests over 5'9" may have to duck periodically
Official Website
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Kansas City Chiefs
 Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
1 p.m.
Featuring special military components as pre-game and half-time entertainment.
- Military helos in Lot D
- Live entertainment by the Pride Navy Band
- Military flyovers
- Vietnam Memorial Wall replica
- Write a message of thanks to our military at each gate.
Official Website
- U.S. Navy Blue Angels Downtown Fly-by
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will make a pass in the downtown area and along the downtown riverfront at approx. 3 p.m. Don't miss your chance to see these incredible machines in action!
Monday, November 9
- USS Klakring (This vessel is not ADA compliant)
Northbank Riverfront
U.S. Navy frigate available for free guided ship tours.
Tour Hours: 1-5 p.m.
Official Website
- Vietnam Veteran Recognition Ceremony
10 a.m.
NAS Jacksonville, Hanger 117
Ceremony to recognize Vietnam Veterans hosted by Congressman Ander Crenshaw.
Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, November 10
- USS Klakring Tours(This vessel is not ADA compliant)
Northbank Riverfront
U.S. Navy frigate available for free guided ship tours.
Tour Hours: 1-5 p.m.
Tour Information
All bags will be suject to search
Guests are discouraged from bringing backpacks or bags.
Cameras are permitted
No strollers
No weapons of any kind
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the active tour (ladder climbing, etc.)
Guests over 5'9" may have to duck periodically
Official Website
- USCGC Maria Bray and USCGC Shrike Tours(These vessels are not ADA compliant)
Northbank Riverfront
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutters will be available for free guided ship tours.
Tour hours: 11 a.m. - noon; 1-5 p.m.
- Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce 7th Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon
Prime Osborn Convention Center
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.; Luncheon is from noon-1:30 p.m.
Tickets:
Civilians - $30
Active Duty/Reservists/Veteran Units - $25
Corporate Tables available.
Official Website
- MOB Meeting (Mayor's Older Buddies)
Metropolitan Park
10:30 a.m.
Featuring special guest speaker Ret. Air Force Master Sergeant Any Ramotnik.
- Make A Scene Downtown Movie- Night at the Museum 2!
Canceled due to impending weather conditions.
Northbank Riverfront Park, 7:30 p.m.
Did you know?
The U.S. Marine Corps will celebrate its 234th birthday on November 10, 2009.
During the American Revolution, many important political discussions took place in the inns and taverns of Philadelphia, including the founding of the Marine Corps.
A committee of the Continental Congress met at Tun Tavern to draft a resolution calling for two battalions of Marines able to fight for independence at sea and on shore.
The resolution was approved on November 10, 1775, officially forming the Continental Marines.
As the first order of business, Samuel Nicholas became Commandant of the newly formed Marines. Tun Tavern's owner and popular patriot, Robert Mullan, became his first captain and recruiter. They began gathering support and were ready for action by early 1776.
Each year, the Marine Corps marks November 10th with a celebration of the brave spirit which compelled these men and thousands since to defend our country as United States Marines.
Click here for more information.
Wednesday, November 11
 Veterans Day Parade
11:01 a.m.
Route Map
Downtown Jacksonville
This year's parade honors our veterans with military units, marching bands, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units, and more!
Live entertainment in front of the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
- Orange Blossom Performers - 9:45 a.m.
 - Jacksonville Harmony Show Chorus - 10:30 a.m.
- Rebecca Hewitt - 10:45 a.m.
The parade will begin at the Prime Osborn Convention Cneter, continue down Water St., left on Newnan Street to Bay Street and will end at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.
Official Website
- Make A Scene Downtown Documentaries
Military-themed documentaries shown in the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts - Terry Theater
Movies begin at 1 p.m. and will show throughout the day.
- Fly Girls
- The Tuskegee Airmen
- Aircraft Carrier!
 USS Klakring
(This vessel is not ADA compliant)
Northbank Riverfront
U.S. Navy frigate available for free guided ship tours.
Tour Hours: 1-5 p.m.
Tour Information
All bags will be suject to search
Guests are discouraged from bringing backpacks or bags.
Cameras are permitted
No strollers
No weapons of any kind
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the active tour (ladder climbing, etc.)
Guests over 5'9" may have to duck periodically
Official Website
- USCGC Maria Bray and USCGC Shrike Tours(These vessels are not ADA compliant)
Northbank Riverfront
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutters will be available for free guided ship tours.
Tour hours: 11 a.m. - noon; 1-5 p.m.
- MOSH Veterans Day Special
Free admission to the Museum of Science and History for all Veterans.
Official Site
Thursday, November 12
- USS KLAKRING (This vessel is not ADA compliant)
Northbank Riverfront
U.S. Navy frigate available for free guided ship tours.
Tour hours: 1-5 p.m.
Tour Information
All bags will be suject to search
Guests are discouraged from bringing backpacks or bags.
Cameras are permitted
No strollers
No weapons of any kind
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the active tour (ladder climbing, etc.)
Guests over 5'9" may have to duck periodically
Official Website
Business Specials
The following businesses are offering specials for members of the military who show their military ID.
Burrito Gallery Website
20% discount
Mark's Bar and Dive Bar
Mark Bar Website Dive Bar Website
$2 domestic beers and $3 wells
Ivy Ultra Bar Website
Free cover
London Bridge Eatery & Pub Website
10% off any food item
$2.25 16 oz. Miller Lite, Yuengling, Bud Light pints
$2.50 frozen margaritas and daiquiris
Cafe 331 Website
Free cover and 30% off guest check on food and beverages
Own a business?
We invite your business to join us as we celebrate and honor our military community with the 2009 Week of Valor through decorating your establishment in patriotic colors and promoting Week of Valor activities.
For more information, contact Lauren Powell at (904) 630-3690.
Week of Valor Street Closures:
- Pearl Street from Water Street to the St. Johns River
Close:
Thursday, 11/5 at 8:00 a.m. thru Thursday, 11/5 at 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, 11/7 at 8:00 a.m. thru Saturday, 11/7 at 11:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 11/10 at 8:00 a.m. thru Tuesday, 11/10 at 11:00 p.m.
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Coastline Drive from the Landing to Newnan Street
Close:
Thursday, 11/5 at 7:00 a.m. thru Thursday, 11/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11 closures for the Veterans Day Parade
Parade Route
- The parade will start at the Prime Osborn Convention Center and on Water Street in front of the Federal Reserve Bank. Take Water Street (east) continuing east to Independent Drive. Make a left on Newnan Street (north) to Bay Street. Make a right on Bay Street (east) continuing on to Gator Bowl Blvd. Follow Gator Bowl Blvd. ending at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium parking Lot E (end of parade).
Street Closures on Wednesday, November 11:
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