City of Mauldin and local partners announce annual Veterans Day observance and community events

The City of Mauldin and the Mauldin Cultural Center will host the city’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11:00 a.m., bringing residents together to honor local service members and their families.

The outdoor ceremony will take place at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the Mauldin Cultural Center, located at 101 E. Butler Road. The one-hour service will pay tribute to the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of veterans representing all branches of the United States Armed Forces.

In continuing a cherished community tradition, the City of Mauldin is partnering with Mauldin Christian Academy and Mauldin First Baptist to offer expanded morning programming for veterans, families, and neighbors prior to the main memorial service.

The morning’s observances will begin nearby at Mauldin Christian Academy, located at 150 S. Main Street:

• 8:30 a.m. – Community Breakfast: A complimentary breakfast honoring veterans and their guests.

• 9:30 a.m. – “21 Steps” Elementary Tribute: An inspiring student presentation by Mauldin Christian Academy elementary students paying tribute to American service members and the solemn heritage of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

• 11:00 a.m. – City Veterans Day Ceremony: The official outdoor memorial service held at the Mauldin Cultural Center Veterans Memorial (101 E. Butler Rd.).

Organizers also expressed gratitude to local business sponsors Dutch Bros Coffee and Whataburger in Mauldin for their contributions and community support in helping make this year’s programming possible.

The ceremony and all preceding morning events are free and open to the public. Area veterans, active-duty service personnel, military families, and community members are warmly invited to attend.