due to the corona virus (covid-19) many events HAVE been cancelled or postponed.
be sure to check the events calendar for up-to-date information.
Our Calendar is a place to find upcoming events that Rolling Thunder® Inc., Florida Chapter 1 may participate in. It is also a great resource to find other veteran activities. If you, or your organization would like to publish your special events on our calendar, just click here, or on the "Contact" menu item on the left, fill out the form and hit the 'submit' button.
January 08, 2020: 0900-1000. Brevard Veterans Council Meeting. Veterans Memorial Center.
January 18, 2020: 1100. Florida Rolling Thunder Chapter Presidents meeting at Perkins restaurant in Leesburg,
27811 US-27, Leesburg, FL 34748,
* January 18, 2020: 0900-1900. Fundraiser at the 3rd annual Key Lime Pie Festival at Veterans Memorial Park, next to the Veterans Memorial Center, Sykes Creek Boulevard, Merritt Island. Last year over 8,000 people attended. It’s a great, fun event, with a portion of the proceeds going to the VMC. Cost is $10.00 to enjoy many acts and surprises with lots of great food available for purchase. Contact the Key Lime Pie Company in Cocoa Beach or the VMC for more information.
* TBD, 2020: The Fourth Brevard Missing in America Project (MIAP-FL) Call to Honor Ceremony at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery (CCNC) in Scottsmoor. We are now immersed in researching dozens of abandoned veteran cremains in our area. Each candidate takes several months to complete and verify veteran or spouse status. Contact Donn Weaver or Chip Hanson at VMC (321) 453-1776, for more information.
* January 26, 2020: 1300-1400. Board of Directors Meeting (Closed Meeting).
* January 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* February 09, 2020: 1400-1500. Annual Immortal Four Chaplains Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Center Plaza and Museum, to honor the WWII Chaplain Heroes and all Military Chaplains. Contact Chip Hanson, VMC Chaplain (321) 453-1776, for more information.
February 12, 2020: 0900-1000. Brevard Veterans Council Meeting. Veterans Memorial Center.
* February 20, 2020: 0830 hours. Flag Raising at West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center. Stage at Sam's club, Melbourne, 4255 W New Haven Ave. KSU 0835 hours.
* February 21, 2020: POSTPONED 1720 hours. Flag Raising. Stage at Armstrong Chiropractic, 1401 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. Kickstands up at 1730 for movement to Jenna's Breezeway, 20 N Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
* February 23, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public - LOCATION CHANGE:
River Palms Community Clubhouse, 200 S Banana River Drive, Merritt Island
* February 25, 2020: 1250 hours - Funeral Escort for Ronald Mackey - WW II POW. Chapter to stage at the dead-end west side of Pineda Causeway (west of I-95). KSU 1300 hours for movement to Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US-1, Mims, FL 32754. Other interested persons are invited to ride with us to honor this hero.
* March 06, 2020: 1720 hours. Flag Raising. Stage at Armstrong Chiropractic, 1401 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. Kickstands up at 1730 for movement to Jenna's Breezeway, 20 N Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
January 18, 2020: 1100. Florida Rolling Thunder Chapter Presidents meeting at Perkins restaurant in Leesburg,
27811 US-27, Leesburg, FL 34748,
* January 18, 2020: 0900-1900. Fundraiser at the 3rd annual Key Lime Pie Festival at Veterans Memorial Park, next to the Veterans Memorial Center, Sykes Creek Boulevard, Merritt Island. Last year over 8,000 people attended. It’s a great, fun event, with a portion of the proceeds going to the VMC. Cost is $10.00 to enjoy many acts and surprises with lots of great food available for purchase. Contact the Key Lime Pie Company in Cocoa Beach or the VMC for more information.
* TBD, 2020: The Fourth Brevard Missing in America Project (MIAP-FL) Call to Honor Ceremony at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery (CCNC) in Scottsmoor. We are now immersed in researching dozens of abandoned veteran cremains in our area. Each candidate takes several months to complete and verify veteran or spouse status. Contact Donn Weaver or Chip Hanson at VMC (321) 453-1776, for more information.
* January 26, 2020: 1300-1400. Board of Directors Meeting (Closed Meeting).
* January 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* February 09, 2020: 1400-1500. Annual Immortal Four Chaplains Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Center Plaza and Museum, to honor the WWII Chaplain Heroes and all Military Chaplains. Contact Chip Hanson, VMC Chaplain (321) 453-1776, for more information.
February 12, 2020: 0900-1000. Brevard Veterans Council Meeting. Veterans Memorial Center.
* February 20, 2020: 0830 hours. Flag Raising at West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center. Stage at Sam's club, Melbourne, 4255 W New Haven Ave. KSU 0835 hours.
* February 21, 2020: POSTPONED 1720 hours. Flag Raising. Stage at Armstrong Chiropractic, 1401 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. Kickstands up at 1730 for movement to Jenna's Breezeway, 20 N Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
* February 23, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public - LOCATION CHANGE:
River Palms Community Clubhouse, 200 S Banana River Drive, Merritt Island
* February 25, 2020: 1250 hours - Funeral Escort for Ronald Mackey - WW II POW. Chapter to stage at the dead-end west side of Pineda Causeway (west of I-95). KSU 1300 hours for movement to Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US-1, Mims, FL 32754. Other interested persons are invited to ride with us to honor this hero.
* March 06, 2020: 1720 hours. Flag Raising. Stage at Armstrong Chiropractic, 1401 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. Kickstands up at 1730 for movement to Jenna's Breezeway, 20 N Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
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* March 07, 2020: 1000 - 1200. Last Naval Battle of the Revolutionary War Celebration at Veterans Memorial Center sponsored by the Brevard Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution (SAR/DAR) with parade of colors, period dress and refreshments. Learn about this little known battle which took place off the coast of Cape Canaveral. Contact Donn Weaver or Doug Bisset at VMC (321) 453-1776 for more information. |
March 08, 2020 - Begin Daylight Savings Time
March 11, 2020: 0900-1000. Brevard Veterans Council Meeting. Veterans Memorial Center.
March 14, 2020: 1700-2000 - CANCELLED Space Coast Honor Flight Stars and Stripes Evening Honoring Veterans at the Muscle Car Museum on Sarno Road in Melbourne. Tickets starting at $100 to support Honor Flight. Order Tickets in advance via email to treasurer@schoinorflight.org or call (321) 759-1063.
* March 18, 2020: CANCELLED 1030 hours. POW/MIA flag raising. Melbourne International Airport - open to the public. Details to follow.
* March 22, 2020: 1300 hours. CANCELLED Chapter Board of Directors Meeting.
* March 22, 2020: 1400-1600. CANCELLED General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* March 24, 2020: POSTPONED 0800-1000. Flag Raising and Missing Man Table ceremonies at Hospice of St. Francis, Inc., 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville, FL 32780. Stage area TBD. The public is invited to attend.
March 11, 2020: 0900-1000. Brevard Veterans Council Meeting. Veterans Memorial Center.
March 14, 2020: 1700-2000 - CANCELLED Space Coast Honor Flight Stars and Stripes Evening Honoring Veterans at the Muscle Car Museum on Sarno Road in Melbourne. Tickets starting at $100 to support Honor Flight. Order Tickets in advance via email to treasurer@schoinorflight.org or call (321) 759-1063.
* March 18, 2020: CANCELLED 1030 hours. POW/MIA flag raising. Melbourne International Airport - open to the public. Details to follow.
* March 22, 2020: 1300 hours. CANCELLED Chapter Board of Directors Meeting.
* March 22, 2020: 1400-1600. CANCELLED General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
* March 24, 2020: POSTPONED 0800-1000. Flag Raising and Missing Man Table ceremonies at Hospice of St. Francis, Inc., 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville, FL 32780. Stage area TBD. The public is invited to attend.
* March 26, 2020: CANCELLED 1000-1100. Missing in America Project - FL - Call to Honor #24 Ceremony at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Scottsmoor, This is a Joint Ceremony with three MIAP counties, including Brevard.
Practice will be at the National Cemetery on Wednesday March 25th at 1500. Call for Ceremony Volunteers begins on March 1st.
NOTE: Brevard MIAP is now immersed in researching dozens of abandoned veteran cremains in our area. Each candidate takes several months to complete and verify veteran or spouse status. Contact Donn Weaver or Chip Hanson ( Brevard MIAP Reps) at Veterans Memorial Center at 321-453-1776, ext 5, for more information.
Practice will be at the National Cemetery on Wednesday March 25th at 1500. Call for Ceremony Volunteers begins on March 1st.
NOTE: Brevard MIAP is now immersed in researching dozens of abandoned veteran cremains in our area. Each candidate takes several months to complete and verify veteran or spouse status. Contact Donn Weaver or Chip Hanson ( Brevard MIAP Reps) at Veterans Memorial Center at 321-453-1776, ext 5, for more information.
March 28, 2020: POSTPONED 0230. Space Coast Honor Flight escort, Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne, FL 32935
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* March 28, 2020: CANCELLED 1000-1100 - Vietnam 50th Anniversary Commemoration and Homecoming, Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Scottsmoor.
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* April 02-06, 2020 - CANCELLED Freedom Fest, New Freedom Farm, 6118 Lithia Road, Buchanan VA 24066, (540) 855-1158. The Chapter will stage TBD on the 2nd and stop for the day in North or South Carolina. Freedom Fest at the farm will begin on April 4th from 1100 - 1800 hours. We will depart Virginia for the return home on the 5th.
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* April 05, 2020 - 0900. CANCELLED For those not going to Freedom Fest, quarterly fundraising breakfast at VFW Post #4206, 3201 Dairy Rd, Melbourne, FL 32904
* April 11, 2020 - 1300. CANCELLED Chapter Board of Directors Meeting at River Palms Community Center, 200 S. Banana River Drive.
* April 11, 2020 - 1400. CANCELLED Chapter general membership meeting, River Palms Community Center.
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April 11, 2020: POSTPONED UNTIL OCT 2020 0730-1400 - The 25th Annual Central Brevard Veterans Memorial Center “Stand Down — Then Stand Up” at Cocoa Armory. Meetings start in early February to prepare. Set-up will be April 10th, 1200-1700. No DoD this year. Need Fundraising help with Vet Organizations. Focus on employer vendors to get jobs for Vets (The Stand Up focus) Contact Donn Weaver or Don Pearsall at VMC (321) 453-1776 for questions or to volunteer to support this meaningful Mission. |
* April 26, 2020: 1400-1600. CANCELLED General Membership Meeting
* May 02, 2020: 0900 - 1700. CANCELLED Fundraiser at Walmart, 1500 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952
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* May 03, 2020: CANCELLED The 33rd Annual Traveling Wall Memorial Escort. Riders will stage at Eastern Florida State Collage, Clearlake Road, in Cocoa, FL. KSU at 1000 sharp. * May 07-10, 2020: CANCELLED Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard Reunion at Wickham Park in Melbourne. Various Daily Schedules including a Wreath Laying at the opening ceremony on Monday May 4th. Vendors, food, music. |
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* May 09, 2020 - 0900 - 1700. Fundraiser at Publix, 1850 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
May 16,2020: Armed Forces Day
* May 16, 2020 - 0900 - 1700. CANCELLED Fundraiser at Publix, Port St. John, 7325 US-1, Cocoa, FL 32927
May 16,2020: Armed Forces Day
* May 16, 2020 - 0900 - 1700. CANCELLED Fundraiser at Publix, Port St. John, 7325 US-1, Cocoa, FL 32927
Rolling thunder xxxiii is not in D.C. This year.
Each state will have have their own demonstration ride
AND OURS IS IN LEESBURG!
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* May 22-24,2020 - CANCELLED Rolling Thunder XXXIII Florida Ride For Freedom is in Leesburg, FL this year. Updates and more information will be forthcoming on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/776091692875125 Rolling Thunder® XXXIII will be held Memorial Day weekend 2021, when we will be able to fulfill the National Ride for Freedom. The raffle motorcycle will also be drawn in 2021, so if you purchased tickets in 2020, they will still be valid for the 2021 drawing. If you have any questions, check with your local Chapter. |
* May 25, 2020: 0900-1000 - CANCELLED - Memorial Day Ceremony at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Scottsmoor.
* May 25, 2020: 0900-1200 - Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Center. Limited activities.
June 01, 2020 - The Veterans Memorial Center Museum reopens.
* June 13, 2020 - 10:15 – 11:00 AM - George Taylor Funeral, New Life Space Coast Church, 6755 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780. Dress for members is white shirt.
* June 13, 2020 - 10:15 AM - Ed Lasasso, USN, WW II. 95th Birthday Parade, Stage at Advent Lutheran Church, 1805 Oak St, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951. Dress for members, yellow (green). KSU 10:30 AM for movement to St. Sebastian’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2010 Oak Street, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951. Parade starts at 11:00. The parade (about 1/2 mile) will be going past his house. Participants in the parade so far are the Melbourne Beach Police and Fire Depts, Brevard Co. fire dept. at Melbourne Beach, Honor Flight with the corvette club.
These two events on June 13th are at the same time. Members are free, of course, to attend whichever event they wish, but members who reside south of Florida State Road 520 are encouraged to attend the parade, and members who reside north of Florida State Road 520 are encouraged to attend George Taylor’s Funeral.
June 14, 2020: Flag Day
* May 25, 2020: 0900-1200 - Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Center. Limited activities.
June 01, 2020 - The Veterans Memorial Center Museum reopens.
* June 13, 2020 - 10:15 – 11:00 AM - George Taylor Funeral, New Life Space Coast Church, 6755 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780. Dress for members is white shirt.
* June 13, 2020 - 10:15 AM - Ed Lasasso, USN, WW II. 95th Birthday Parade, Stage at Advent Lutheran Church, 1805 Oak St, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951. Dress for members, yellow (green). KSU 10:30 AM for movement to St. Sebastian’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2010 Oak Street, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951. Parade starts at 11:00. The parade (about 1/2 mile) will be going past his house. Participants in the parade so far are the Melbourne Beach Police and Fire Depts, Brevard Co. fire dept. at Melbourne Beach, Honor Flight with the corvette club.
These two events on June 13th are at the same time. Members are free, of course, to attend whichever event they wish, but members who reside south of Florida State Road 520 are encouraged to attend the parade, and members who reside north of Florida State Road 520 are encouraged to attend George Taylor’s Funeral.
June 14, 2020: Flag Day
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* June 23, 2020: 1030. Flag raising at Rockledge City Civic Hub, 530 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge, FL 32955 - just east of Rockledge City Hall. This event will be filmed and presented to those veterans that cannot attend other 4th of July celebrations. Dress for Chapter Members is vest and white shirts. Stage at McDonald's, 876 S U.S. Hwy 1, Rockledge, FL 32955. Other veteran organizations and the public are invited to attend this ceremony to begin at 11:00 AM. |
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* June 28, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting
* July 04, 2020: 10:00 - 11:30 AM - Second Annual joint Brevard County Sheriff's Office and Veterans Memorial Center, Merritt Island Independence Day Parade. Entry forms and posters are due out in Mid- June.
* July 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
August 08, 2020: 10:00 - 1200) - Military Order of Purple Heart Ceremony and dedication at VMC Plaza and Gray Hall.
August 15, 2020: 0900 - 10:30 - Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the end of WWII at VMC. Japan surrendered 14 August 1945, but treaty signed 02 September 1945.
* July 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
August 08, 2020: 10:00 - 1200) - Military Order of Purple Heart Ceremony and dedication at VMC Plaza and Gray Hall.
August 15, 2020: 0900 - 10:30 - Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the end of WWII at VMC. Japan surrendered 14 August 1945, but treaty signed 02 September 1945.
* August 15, 2020 - 0900 - 1700. Fundraiser at Publix, Port St. John, 7325 US-1, Cocoa, FL 32927 - TENTATIVE
* August 23, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public. Face coverings and social distancing recommended.
* September 11, 2020: Combined Patriot Day Ceremony with VMC and NYPD retired Police and Fire Organizations at VMC. Time to be determined.
September 18, 2020 - National POW/MIA Remembrance Day. Please note that The Ride Home in Andersonville, GA has been cancelled.
* September 19, 2020 - 0900 - 1700. Fundraiser at Walmart, 1500 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952
September 20-26, 2020 - Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.
* September 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
September 27, 2020 - Gold Star Mothers Day.
* August 23, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public. Face coverings and social distancing recommended.
* September 11, 2020: Combined Patriot Day Ceremony with VMC and NYPD retired Police and Fire Organizations at VMC. Time to be determined.
September 18, 2020 - National POW/MIA Remembrance Day. Please note that The Ride Home in Andersonville, GA has been cancelled.
* September 19, 2020 - 0900 - 1700. Fundraiser at Walmart, 1500 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952
September 20-26, 2020 - Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.
* September 26, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
September 27, 2020 - Gold Star Mothers Day.
* October 11, 2020 - 0900 - 1700. Fundraiser at Walmart, 1500 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952.
* October 24, 2020 - 0700 - 1500 -Annual Central Brevard Stand Down to Stand Up, at Cocoa Armory. Sponsored by the VMC with focus on Homeless Vets and Vets at high risk. To include an extensive Job Fair. Subject to conditions in the Fall and approval to proceed in early August. The Memory of NVHS Founder George Taylor Sr will help guide our decision.
* October 25, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
November 03, 2020: ELECTION DAY
November 07, 2020: 1000 - 1100 - Veterans Day Ceremony at the First Brevard Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Titusville
* November 11, 2020: 0900 - 1000 - Veterans Day Ceremony at VMC, will include special Navy Ordinance Training Unit, cannons and Honor Guard, food from Chick Fil, and many displays to honor veterans.
* December 12, 2020: 0900 - 1000 - Wreaths Across America (WAA) Ceremonies at the VA Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, and many other locations, to support placing wreaths from WAA at as many veteran grave sites as possible throughout the county.
* October 24, 2020 - 0700 - 1500 -Annual Central Brevard Stand Down to Stand Up, at Cocoa Armory. Sponsored by the VMC with focus on Homeless Vets and Vets at high risk. To include an extensive Job Fair. Subject to conditions in the Fall and approval to proceed in early August. The Memory of NVHS Founder George Taylor Sr will help guide our decision.
* October 25, 2020: 1400-1600. General Membership Meeting - open to the public.
November 03, 2020: ELECTION DAY
November 07, 2020: 1000 - 1100 - Veterans Day Ceremony at the First Brevard Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Titusville
* November 11, 2020: 0900 - 1000 - Veterans Day Ceremony at VMC, will include special Navy Ordinance Training Unit, cannons and Honor Guard, food from Chick Fil, and many displays to honor veterans.
* December 12, 2020: 0900 - 1000 - Wreaths Across America (WAA) Ceremonies at the VA Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, and many other locations, to support placing wreaths from WAA at as many veteran grave sites as possible throughout the county.
