Waxahachie WWII Weekend

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Waxahachie WWII Weekend: Annual WWII weekend event featuring static displays, military vehicles, Veteran's Day ceremony, and public show battle. Nov 12, 2010 - Nov 14, 2010.

Two-day event in downtown Waxahachie during Veteran's Day Weekend to honor vets and their past and continuing sacrifices, by creating 1940s/WWII atmosphere. Primary goal is to celebrate contributions made by all veterans to defend our freedom. Secondary goal is to create a Veteran's Day (Weekend) event in Waxahachie, second to none in tithe State of Texas by drawing in Antique Military vehicles, volunteer's in period uniforms and civilian attire and spectators throughout North Central and Northeast Texas. ·Veteran's Day weekend 1940s/WW2 event in Downtown Waxahachie ·Veteran's Ceremony Saturday morning. ·2 full days of Military vehicles and static displays! ·American and German Historical Camps - see rare equipment, uniforms and weapons. ·Enjoy a few mugs @ the Pub for Friday night "Oktoberfest" ·See the troops fed at the "Chowline" Saturday at noon ·Stroll the "Blackmarket" vendor area along Rogers Street. ·Reenactment Battle for the Train Depot and Bridge - 3pm-4pm Saturday. ·USO variety show at the Texas Theater! ·40s music Swing Dancing 10pm Saturday night. ·Over 200 Living History Participants in 1940s Military and Civilian attire, over 60 antique vehicles!

Please help us honor the men and women of our nation's armed forces at our countywide tribute for all our veterans, Saturday, November 13, 2010. Since 2000, the ceremony has allowed thousands of residents to collectively participate in a moving tribute honoring veterans past and present from our Ellis County communities. The event is more than a ceremony filled with speeches and patriotic music - it is a multi-generational program that bridges the past to the present, bringing together today's youth with the men and women who are presently with us as we pay tribute to their sacrifice and service.
If you have any questions, please contact: David Hudgins 972-937-1200 or Perry Giles 972-937- 6171.

Directions:
From Dallas: I-35E South, Exit 287 Bypass South.Stay on 287 Bypass Service RD. Turn right on Sam George Dr. turn right on John Arden. From: Waco: I-35E North, Exit 287 Bypass South. Turn right into Civic Center. From Ft. Worth: 287 South. Take I-35E exit, stay on 287 Bypass Service Rd. Turn right on Sam George Dr. Turn right on John Arden From Ennis: Take 287 West, Exit I-35E, then take 287 South. Stay on 287 Bypass East Service Road. Turn right on Sam George Dr. Turn right on John Arden.