Communities all across the Unites States come together every year to honor those who have served. Here are a list of upcoming Veterans Day events in Cobb County.

Marietta Veterans Day Parade

Marietta city officials and the Kiwanis Club of Marietta will honor all veterans at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 11 at the 17th Annual Veterans Day Parade on the Marietta Square. The parade will begin at 10:45 a.m. at Roswell Street Baptist Church, 774 Roswell St., Marietta; march up towards the Marietta Square and back down Lawrence Street with the intention of being on the Square by 11:11 a.m. mariettaga.gov

Powder Springs Veterans Day Ceremony

One day a year we stand united and honor all the men and women who serve or have served in the military. These individuals band together to become one unit that bravely stands between our country and any who may try to harm us.

In partnership with American Legion Post 294, Powder Springs is proud to host this year's Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial located at: 4181 Atlanta St. Powder Springs, GA 20127 on November 11, 2021 at 11 am.

Kennesaw Military/Veterans Luncheon

Kennesaw city officials will honor the service of military members, past and present, with a free lunch at noon Nov. 11 at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw.

All veterans and active-duty military are invited to attend. No identification will be required.

A small program will include acknowledgments from Kennesaw Mayor Derek Easterling, a special guest speaker, a presentation of colors by the North Cobb-Harrison NJROTC Unit and a special ceremony by the North Cobb American Legion Post 304. Guests are welcome.

This year’s Veterans Day Luncheon is presented by the North Cobb Rotary Club and Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home and provided by Copeland’s.

Lunch will include Cajun fried turkey breast, gravy, cornbread dressing, green beans with ham, macaroni and cheese, mashed sweet potatoes and pumpkin bread pudding. Curbside to-go meals also will be available.

Register for the curbside meals at Catalog - Kennesaw Parks and Recreation. No registration is required for the in-person lunch.

The program will be streamed live at facebook.com/CityOfKennesaw. Information: 770-422-9714 or kennesaw-ga.gov/parks-and-recreation

Acworth Veterans Day Ceremony

Acworth city officials will host a Veterans Day Ceremony at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Veterans Memorial, Patriot’s Point, Cauble Park, 4425 Beach St., Acworth. Parking is free.

The service flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard surround the American Flag. The concrete dome structure is surrounded by a paver walkway with engraved pavers.

Honor a veteran by purchasing pavers that are available in 4x4 or 8x8 sizes. Order forms can be picked up at the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department Office, Acworth City Hall or downloaded by clicking here.

Information: Edwin Lacher at 770-917-1234 or elacher@acworth.org

Smyrna Veterans Day Ceremony

Smyrna has a Veterans Day Ceremony planned for 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 11. The details will be announced later. smyrnaga.gov