JULY 2025

04 Jul — Annual BCSO Merritt Island Independence Day Parade 1000 start at Merritt Island HS with finish at Edgewood HS or on to BVMC. Register via bcsocharity.org. or call 321 -364-7755. Join Sheriff Ivey and his new dog Saint as we begin the 250th Celebration of America here in Brevard County. Also contact Donn Weaver at BVMC 757-871-6576 for more information. Please register all entries by 01 July.

04 Jul — Symphony Under the Stars at Cocoa Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village 2000 hours with Fireworks at 2115. Free concert by Brevard Symphony Orchestra along with free VIP BBQ before the event. More info at brevardsymphony.com/symphonyunderthestars

05 Jul — City of Palm Bay Independence Day Celebration. 1700-2100 at Palm Bay Campus of Eastern Florida State College, 250 Community College Pkwy, PB. Fireworks, Food Trucks, Vendors, Live Music, Kids Zone. Bring Chairs and blankets. Great fun as 250 yearlong celebration begins.

15 Jul — Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation Third Annual Christmas in July Fundraiser 1700-1900 at Rising Tide Tap and Table, 523 Glen Cheek Dr Port Canaveral. Event is a raffle drawing party with each ticket at $100 which admits two people for plenty of food, drinks, live auction. Great raffle prize. Purchase tickets (limited to 250) from CCLF Board Members or info@CanaveralLight.org. 321-351-5052.

AUGUST 2025

03 Aug — Annual Military Order off Purpose Heart Honor Ceremony 1400 at BVMC Gray Hall. Program details in June. Nine Purple Heart Recipients from Vietnam to Afghanistan will be recognized.

SEPTEMBER 2025

11 Sep — 09/11 Remembrance Ceremony, BVMC Plaza and Gray Hall 1630 – 1900. Sponsored by Club 1013, MOAACC GDF and BVMC. Program details in July.

12 Sep — Seventh Annual Tuskegee Airmen Golf Tournament Fundraiser, 0730 – 1300 at the Indian River Colony Golf Club in Viera. Celebrate the legacy of the Tuskegee Airman along a beautiful course. Registration $130 per golfer; $500 per foursome. Luncheon after play with all proceeds benefiting Youth Outreach programs. Contact tai-cfl.org for info and to register.

OCTOBER 2025

03 Oct – Annual NVHS Dinner and Fundraiser to support homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. Save the Date. The Difference a Decade Has Made. 1700 -2100 at Radisson Resort by the Port. Hosted by Brevard’s Constitutional Officers Semi to formal attire. Sign up starting in July  

NOVEMBER 2025

1 Nov — BVMC (and many other) Veterans Day Ceremony. 0930 – BVMC Plaza/Park. Details in August with possible Parade of Colors that afternoon in the new Amphitheater/Park.

08 Nov — Annual St Francis Reflections 5K Fundraiser at BVMC Plaza and Park. 0800 – 1200 Includes veteran recognition and pinning. Details in August. 

08 Nov — Veterans Day Recognition VyStar Dinner at Holiday Inn Viera Conference Center 1715-2030. Sponsored by MOAA Cape Canaveral Chapter Good Deeds Foundation. To honor and express our and community gratitude to individuals, associations and projects that make a significant impact on military veterans in Brevard County. Sponsors at levels from $10K, to $5K to Tables of 10 at $1250. to become a sponsor out seek more information go to GDFD.ORG or contact event chair Larry Jackson on 321-242-1331 or larryj59@gmail.com.

08 Nov — Annual VFW Post 10131 and City of Cape Canaveral Veterans Day Parade 1000-1130. Details in August. This year VFW Post in Cape Canaveral is hosting and managing the event.

09 Nov — 8th Annual Homestretch 5K by NVHS for Homeless and at-Risk Veterans. 0800-11100. Eau Gallie Arts District at the Square Park. Save the date. For more info and to sign up as a sponsor and/or runner see: runsignup.com/Homestretch5K

11 Nov — BVMC (and many other) Veterans Day Ceremony, 0930 – 1030, BVMC Plaza/Park. Details in August with possible Parade of Colors that afternoon in the new Amphitheater/Park. May also serve as Ribbon Cutting for the Amphitheater and expanded BVMC Park.

DECEMBER 2025

06 Dec — Merritt Island Community and Gold Star Family Christmas Tree Grand Illumination at expands Veterans Memorial Center Park and Plaza Detail in September.

13 Dec — National Wreaths Across America Day at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery and five other Brevard Locations. Details in September.

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