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Come together with our community as we honor and celebrate our veterans. 🎖️Veterans Parade 9am The parade begins at 16th St. and Mt. Vernon Ave and will travel south along Mt. Vernon Ave, ending at La Plaza Park. 🎉 Community Celebration 10:30am to 4pm Stay after the parade for family friendly free activities at La Plaza Park, including: Kids Zone Family Fun local Vendors 🇺🇸 Admission is FREE! Bring family and friends and join us as we salute those who have served. Contact info (909) 998-2750 recreation@sbcity.org City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department Overview Veterans Day Salute & Parade — Nov. 7! Parade at 9AM; festivities 10:30AM–4PM with local vendors, cars, live entertainment & family fun! Veterans Day Salute & Parade 🇺🇸 Mark your calendars for November 7, 2026, and get ready for a fun-filled day of patriotism, community spirit, family activities, and celebration! ❤️🤍💙 Join us as we come together to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. 🎖️ Veterans Day Parade — 9:00 AM The parade will begin at 16th Street and Mt. Vernon Ave it will make its way South down through the community before ending at La Plaza Park. Come line the parade route, wave your flags, cheer on our veterans, and show your appreciation for their service and sacrifice. 🎉 Festivities at La Plaza Park — 10:30 AM–4:00 PM Once the parade arrives at La Plaza Park, the celebration continues with a full day of fun for the entire family! 🛍️ Local Vendors — Shop, explore, and support local businesses and community vendors. 🚗 Car Display — Check out an exciting collection of cars and enjoy the display with fellow car enthusiasts. 🎶 Live Entertainment — Enjoy live entertainment and keep the celebration going throughout the day. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Activities — Bring the kids and enjoy activities and fun for all ages. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, support our local vendors, enjoy great entertainment, and most importantly, honor the men and women who have served our nation. 📅 November 7, 2026 🎖️ Parade starts: 9:00 AM 📍 Starts: 16th Street 🏁 Ends: La Plaza Park 🎉 Festivities: 10:30 AM–4:00 PM Bring your family, bring your friends, and bring your patriotic spirit! 🇺🇸 Let’s make the Veterans Day Salute & Parade a day to remember! ❤️🤍💙 🚘 PLEASE NOTE: Event registration is for general admission only and is not a Car Display vehicle entry form. Car Display participants must register separately @Register your vehicle here. 🚘 Parade Entry application is HERE: Parade Entry Application

Hello Strykers family, We’re excited to welcome you for a special night featuring professional men’s and women’s indoor soccer and Mexican Olympic Gold Medalist Marco Fabián. YOUR SPONSORED TICKET VOUCHER IS ATTACHED Your voucher allows you to redeem as many sponsored tickets as you need, while supplies last. Sponsored ticket pickup begins at 4:00 PM when doors open at the City & Partner Ticketing Tent located directly in front of the Main Entrance at Toyota Arena. Please note: Sponsored tickets are assigned based on availability. Your entire party must be present at redemption if you would like to sit together (You cannot choose your section or specific seats.) We recommend arriving early, as sponsored tickets are available while inventory lasts. WANT TO SECURE YOUR SEATS AHEAD OF TIME? We are also offering special $5 and $10 advance ticket options. Purchasing ahead allows you to: Choose your own available seats Receive your tickets directly on your mobile device Skip the sponsored ticket pickup line Arrive with your tickets already secured [PURCHASE $5 TICKETS] [PURCHASE $10 TICKETS] When selecting seats, the original price may initially appear. Your promotional discount will automatically apply at checkout. Additional fees apply. EVENT DETAILS USA vs. Mexico — MASL Edition Sunday, November 8 Toyota Arena | Ontario, California Doors Open: 4:00 PM Game: 5:00 PM We look forward to seeing you at Toyota Arena! The Empire Strykers

🇺🇸🦃🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨🦃🇺🇸 ❤️ SIX YEARS OF GIVING BACK! ONE INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY! ONE MISSION — HONOR OUR VETERANS! ❤️ This year, we're going BIGGER THAN EVER! For the past five years, our annual Turkey Giveaway has brought veterans, families, and community partners together for something truly special. But thanks to your incredible support, WE'VE OUTGROWN OUR HOME! ❤️ 🦃 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! We're officially moving our traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway from NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER, giving us the opportunity to expand into a MUCH LARGER VENUE and create an unforgettable holiday celebration for our veterans and their families! 🇺🇸 DAV Chapter 12 and the DAV Department of California proudly present our 6th Annual Veteran Turkey Giveaway & Holiday Celebration! 📅 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2026 📍 San Bernardino Soccer Complex 📌 Directly across from DAV Chapter 12, San Bernardino, CA! 🔥 AND WE'RE JUST GETTING STARTED! 🔥 🦃 Veteran Turkey Giveaway 🏎️ Classic Car & Motorcycle Show 🧸 Holiday Toy Drive 🩸 Community Blood Drive 🇺🇸 DAV Membership Drive 🎪 Veterans Resource Fair 🎈 Kids Zone & Family Activities 🎶 Music, Entertainment & SO MUCH MORE! 🚗 CALLING ALL CAR CLUBS & MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS! Bring your ride and a new, unwrapped toy valued at $25 or more to help make a child's Christmas brighter! ❤️ SPONSORS, DONORS & VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Help us take this incredible tradition to the next level! A heartfelt thank-you to the DAV Rehab Foundation and the amazing Inland Empire Car Community for helping us make this vision possible! ✨ What started as a simple turkey giveaway has grown into something much bigger — a community united by gratitude, compassion, and a commitment to those who served! 🇺🇸 SAVE THE DATE! SHARE THE LOVE! SPREAD THE WORD! 📞 Sponsorships & Questions: Call the State Commander Jose Louie Mendoza 909-843-8207 Or email LDG3625@gmail.com ❤️🇺🇸 TOGETHER, WE CAN BE THE CHANGE! #DAVChapter12 #DAVCalifornia #VeteransHelpingVeterans #SanBernardino #TurkeyGiveaway #CarShow #ToyDrive #SaveTheDate #BeTheChange

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, hosts a weekly Gardening Club at the DAV Chapter 12 in San Bernardino, CA. Contact: Chiana Ghana (909) 683-7439 Transportation is Available Upon Request!

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, hosts a weekly Gardening Club at the DAV Chapter 12 in San Bernardino, CA. Contact: Chiana Ghana (909) 683-7439 Transportation is Available Upon Request!

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, hosts a weekly Gardening Club at the DAV Chapter 12 in San Bernardino, CA. Contact: Chiana Ghana (909) 683-7439 Transportation is Available Upon Request!

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, hosts a weekly Gardening Club at the DAV Chapter 12 in San Bernardino, CA. Contact: Chiana Ghana (909) 683-7439 Transportation is Available Upon Request!

✨ A Year of Chapters, A Lifetime of Service The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Department of California proudly invites you to the Commander’s Dinner — a heartfelt evening honoring service, friendship, and the incredible work of our veteran community. 📅 Saturday, April 10, 2027 🕠 Festivities Begin at 5:30 PM 📍 Voco Hotel, Laguna Hills, CA This year’s event promises something a little different — less formal, more fun, same mission. It’s a time to relax, connect, and celebrate the people who make DAV’s mission possible. 🍔 Food, Friendship & Fun Get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring the IN-N-OUT Burger Truck from 6:00–7:30 PM, serving up classic favorites while veterans and families share stories and laughter. Enjoy a pool party theme (weather permitting), plus: 🍿 Popcorn & Snacks 🎯 Cornhole Competitions 🧠 Trivia Challenges 🎤 Karaoke & More! It’s all about good food, great people, and a bigger purpose — celebrating those who serve and those who support them. 🏨 Stay & Celebrate Make it a weekend to remember! Hotel rooms at Voco Laguna Hills are available for approximately $129 per night — secure your reservations early and enjoy a relaxing stay surrounded by fellow veterans and supporters. 💬 A Message of Gratitude “Thank you for welcoming me into your chapter and allowing me to serve our veteran community.” This dinner honors not just leadership but the spirit of service, advocacy, and community that defines DAV. It’s a reminder that together, we make a difference — one chapter, one mission, one veteran at a time. 🎉 Mark Your Calendars Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and purpose as we continue keeping our promise to America’s veterans. Serving California’s disabled veterans and their families — together we make a difference.