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Hoosier Heroes Appreciation Day
(Formally the Mayors' Veterans Appreciation Day)
Saturday, the 23rd of September 2023, at White River State Park
Honoring our Veterans, Military & First Responders Our First Responders include, but are not limited to our; Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Medical/EMS Personnel including, Doctors, Nurses & Care Givers
A Day to Show our Appreciation for their Heroic Service and Commitment to Community and Country.
Why a Veterans, Military, and First Responders Appreciation Day is Important:
- The time is now to remind us of their sacrifices to their country, community, and their families;
- It gives us a day to acknowledge their commitment to our nation, our communities and bask in their pride & heroism;
- Most of our Veterans, Military, and First Responders face high risks virtually every time they step out of the comfort of their own homes and are pretty likely America’s most dangerous careers;
- Veterans, Military, and our First responders put other lives ahead of their own. HHAD is a day they can share the joy with their teammates and take a day to feel appreciated with their families;
- And last, by not least, I believe it’s the least we can do to show them the respect and appreciation they deserve for all they do.
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The information below is updated as our event comes together. Some of the below links have not been completed.(Last updated 25Apr23 at 1420)
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- A program celebrating and honoring our Hoosier Heroes (Guest Speakers, Awards, Acknowledgments, Accomplishments, etc.)
- A program to remember our POW/MIA Day – Rolling Thunder will share their program
- We will acknowledge our Fallen Hoosier Heroes, Veterans, Military, Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, Hospitals & EMS groups
- We will acknowledge those lost to Suicide
- A Catered Lunch for our Hoosier Heroes and their Families after the program
- Indianapolis Indians game in the evening starting at 6:30 PM at Victory Field w/ Fireworks
- Indianapolis Zoo for our Hoosier Heroes and their Families
- Indy Municipal Band plus 2 or 3 local bands play throughout the day in the Celebration Plaza
- Corvette Clubs on the bridge on the old Washington St bridge
- Job / Career Fair - WorkOne
Fund Raiser - This Summer VSC will hold a Motorcycle Ride to help fund our Hoosier Heroes Appreciation Day.
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- Hundreds of Vendors & Exhibitors from Service providers that offer goods, services, programs, benefits, counseling, etc., to our Hoosier Heroes
- All types of entertainment games and events for the kids (bounce houses, sports, etc.)
- Balloon Rides
- Petting Zoo - A Farm Animal group with various farm animals they can pet for the kids.
- Other State Fair-type food vendors with food and drinks for sale will also be available.
- Workshops on learning what others are doing to help our Hoosier Heroes
- Sports Team Members - signing autographs and taking pictures.
- Sports Cheerleaders & Mascots (football, baseball, hockey, soccer, etc.) for the kids
- Competitive activities
- Mobile Vet Van, Blood Mobile, BMV Mobile
- Drawings for Great Door Prizes all-day
- Food Drive for Indy’s Homeless (Drop non-perishable food items off at the gate
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HHAD monthly meetings (live & Zoom) are on the 1st Thursday of each month at 777 N Meridian St at 1:00 PM. HHAD weekly Wednesday meetings (Zoom only) will be in the evening at 7:00 PM
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