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Orange County is a city full of rich history from its early beginnings. Those thinking of visiting or moving to Orange County will appreciate the cities commitment to honor our Veterans. The county, along with all other counties in the US will be celebrating Veterans Day this month and there are many ways that the city will show its appreciation.

It was President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 who proclaimed Veterans Day observation. It was originally known as Armistice Day and became a legal federal holiday in 1938. Due to President Eisenhower, it became known as Veterans Day so that, “a grateful Nation might pay appropriate homage to the Veterans of all its wars who have contributed so much to the preservation of this Nation”.

Orange County cities will be paying their respects and showing appreciation. Fullerton is conducting its 22nd annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, including a flyover by Air Combat USA, which simulates aerial combat using vintage fighter planes. The parade will begin at 11:11 a.m. in remembrance of the timing of the treaty that ended World War 1. It will begin in the Downtown Plaza on Wilshire Avenue and Harbor Boulevard and will end at Hillcrest Park at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Valley View Drive. In Mission Viego, a Veterans Day Observance will take place iat its Veterans Memorial at 2 p.m Orange is holding its ninth annual Veterans Day tribute at 2 p.m., with Col. Abel Barrientes, vice commander, Fourth Air Force from the March Air Reserve Base as the keynote speaker at Depot Park. And, in Yorba Linda, the Nixon Presidential Library will be offering free admission all day and there will be a special program honoring the military at 11 a.m.

In honor of our Veterans, several attractions in Orange County have extended discounts. Some restaurant chains conducting food giveaways to veterans and active duty personnel are Applebee’s, Outback Steakhouse and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Disney’s Armed Forces Salute is giving eligible U.S. military personnel, National Guard and Coast Guard and any Veterans or retirees admission into the Disneyland Resorts. Knott’s Berry Farm is also extending discounts to honor Veterans. The offer is valid for all past and present armed forces personnel and one guest. A special Veterans Week with ceremonies and other observances will take place. Golfing in Orange County is outstanding and some local courses are giving discounts as well. The Oak Creek Golf Club has a special rate that is $60 Monday-Thursday and $80 Friday-Sunday for all military. California’s Golf Coast is offering an $89 “OCC Trail” card that has a 50% off and is good for service members or veterans.

It’s important to Orange County to show it’s appreciation to the men and women who have served and are serving our country. Veterans Day is a day to come and show respect and support for those who have fought, died, been captured or are missing in action in the cause of peace and freedom.