Upcoming Events
Parade flyer coming soon
The parade will begin at Edgewood and Long Acre Roads and end at Veterans Square Monument. At approximately 1:45–2:00pm, a thirty-minute ceremony
All veterans and active duty military (as well as many community organizations) are welcome to march in the parade. If you would like to do so, please contact Kathleen Howell, LMT Parks and Recreation Dept., at kathyh@lmt.org.
Past Events & Fundraisers
Ever since our first event, the Kickoff in March of 2009, the Veterans Committee has worked very hard to ensure a continuous effort toward raising the necessary funds to build the monument.
March 2008 – Fundraising kickoff at Continental Tavern
November 2008 – Auction held at Makefield Highlands – raised $23,000
March 2009 – Fundraiser at Yardley Inn featuring the Phillies’ Ruben Amaro – raised $10,000
April 2010 – Stepping Stone Campaign. Raised over $10,000 toward the monument project, increased awareness, and sold our first batch of engraved bricks! Please visit our Sponsors page to see everyone who made this night a success.
April 2011 – Fundraiser at Yardley Inn featuring former Philadelphia Flyer Bill Clement – raised $10,000
September 2011 – Groundbreaking Ceremony and Community Concert. Groundbreaking was postponed due to inclement weather, but the Masonic Lodge allowed the concert to be held inside, saving the day. Pennsbury Community Band put on a great show with a packed house, and we auctioned off unique, painted eagles donated by Artists of Yardley.
November 2011 – Veterans Parade and Groundbreaking
January 2012 – Texas Hold ’em
September 2012 – Labor Day Concert
Summer 2013 – Yoga in the Park every Tuesday
September 2013 – Labor Day Concert
November 10, 2013 – Veterans Day Parade
November 9, 2014 – Veterans Day Parade and Dedication
September 2015 – Labor Day Concert
May 2015 – Unheralded Courage WWII Presentation
November 6, 2021 – Veterans Square Monument’s 10th Bronze Wall of Honor plaque dedicated