The following is a schedule for the Passaic County Veteran's Recognition Event ocurring this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dey Mansion.
10 a.m. Welcome in front of the Mansion includes military formation, Bagpipes Band performance, Rifle team, vocalist and taps.
TENT:
10:30 a.m. opening ceremony, dignitaries and key note speaker
Find out what's happening in Waynewith free, real-time updates from Patch.
11 a.m. live entertainment by Rob Trout and the Flounders
Noon: lunch
Find out what's happening in Waynewith free, real-time updates from Patch.
1 p.m. "Open Mike": veterans stories
2 p.m. silent auction; gallery of honor - photo exhibit
3 p.m. closing ceremony
Forge:
11 a.m. Gallery of Honor - photo exhibit
Exhibitors: Prudential, BAE Systems, and American Legion Post 174.
Plantation House
Award winning Film Screening of "In The Shadow of The Blade"
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Dey Mansion, Washington's Headquarters
11 to 4 p.m. tours of the museum
11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m.: book signing by author and Vietnam War veteran helicopter pilot, John Flanagan, "Born In Brooklyn Raised In The CAV".
11 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. "Capture the Moment," location photo in front of the mansion.
This will be an educational event, a venue for veterans to share and a tribute to veterans.
There is a $10 suggested donation for Non Veterans and children older than 12.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.