2026 CALENDAR
Our Calendar is where you can find upcoming events, important dates, or activities of interest. Events preceded by a RED ASTERISK indicate that the event is an official Chapter event. It is also a great resource to find other veteran and other community activities.
We publish all kinds of events - not just Rolling Thunder®, so If you, or your organization would like to publish your special event on our calendar, drop a note to our events coordinator, or drop a note to our webmaster. A 7-day advance notice would be great!
We publish all kinds of events - not just Rolling Thunder®, so If you, or your organization would like to publish your special event on our calendar, drop a note to our events coordinator, or drop a note to our webmaster. A 7-day advance notice would be great!
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Rolling Thunder® Chapter 1 Florida General Membership meetings begin at 1400 (2:00 PM) on the 4th Sunday of every month, excluding May. |
All meetings are held at the Veterans Memorial Center and Museum, 400 S Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952. For additional information, contact our membership chairperson @ (321) 446-4650.
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MEETING DATES
JAN 25 |
FEB 22 |
MAR 22 |
APR 26 |
MAY 24 |
JUN 28 |
JUL 26 |
AUG 23 |
SEP 27 |
OCT 25 |
NOV 29 |
DEC 27 |
Memorial Day Ride for Freedom Chapter 1 to host
Officer Elections
Subject to Change
Officer Elections
Subject to Change
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Abbreviations Used
in our calendar: ALA
AVET BBH BCSO BNOVLB BVC CCNC GDF IRCC JROTC MOAACC MOB NVHS MCL MOPH POC PSFB ROTC SCHD SCHF VMC VMRI VVB |
Definitions:
American Legion Auxiliary AVET Project, Inc. ([email protected]) Back Brevard Heroes Brevard County Sheriff's [email protected] Brevard No One Veteran Left Behind Brevard Veterans Council Cape Canaveral National Cemetery (321) 383-2638 Good Deeds Foundation Indian River Colony Club Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Military Officers Association of America, Cape Canaveral Chapter Museums Of Brevard National Veterans Homeless Support (321-208-7562) Marine Corps League Military Order of the Purple Heart Point of Contact Patrick Space Force Base (321-494-1110) Reserve Officer Training Corps Space Coast Harley-Davidson (321) 259-1311 Space Coast Honor Flight (321 456-7031) Veterans Memorial Center (321-453-1776) Veterans Memorial Reunion, Inc Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard |
2026 calendar
january
1st: New Years Day
6th: World Day for War Orphans
08th: Veterans Resource Roundtable at the Resource Center, 1344 S. Apollo Rd, Suite 2C, Melbourne 11-1230. Sponsored by Synergy Home Care with speakers on Honor flight, BVMC, NVHS, MAC and motor. Coffee and donuts provided. RSVP to Carlos Questa by 31 Dec. 321-340-3828 ext 101.
16th: 1991 - The war against Iraq began as Allied aircraft conducted a major raid against Iraqi air defenses.
17th: Original Brevard Key Lime Pie Festival — BVMC Park. Again, pending completion and Parks and Rec Approval. 1000-2100. Arranged by the Cocoa Beach Based Key Lime Pie Company, this event returns after three happenings before the current construction. See details in social media. Military and BCSO displays planned.
19th: MLK Jr. Birthday - Observed
20th: 1945 - Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated to an unprecedented fourth term as president of the United States. He had served since 1933.
27th: BVMC Library Discussion Series 1800-1930. Topic: The US Invasion of Grenada. The presentation will include a “first-hand” account and perspective by Army Officer Jose Prieto. The lecture in the BVMC Library will begin at 6pm and conclude no later than 7pm. Jose will take questions and lead a discussion from 7pm until 7:30pm. Bottled water and cookies will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Library volunteer Paul Julian or Librarian Hank Rhodes.
27th: 1973 - U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War ended as North Vietnamese and American representatives signed an agreement in Paris.
6th: World Day for War Orphans
08th: Veterans Resource Roundtable at the Resource Center, 1344 S. Apollo Rd, Suite 2C, Melbourne 11-1230. Sponsored by Synergy Home Care with speakers on Honor flight, BVMC, NVHS, MAC and motor. Coffee and donuts provided. RSVP to Carlos Questa by 31 Dec. 321-340-3828 ext 101.
16th: 1991 - The war against Iraq began as Allied aircraft conducted a major raid against Iraqi air defenses.
17th: Original Brevard Key Lime Pie Festival — BVMC Park. Again, pending completion and Parks and Rec Approval. 1000-2100. Arranged by the Cocoa Beach Based Key Lime Pie Company, this event returns after three happenings before the current construction. See details in social media. Military and BCSO displays planned.
19th: MLK Jr. Birthday - Observed
20th: 1945 - Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated to an unprecedented fourth term as president of the United States. He had served since 1933.
27th: BVMC Library Discussion Series 1800-1930. Topic: The US Invasion of Grenada. The presentation will include a “first-hand” account and perspective by Army Officer Jose Prieto. The lecture in the BVMC Library will begin at 6pm and conclude no later than 7pm. Jose will take questions and lead a discussion from 7pm until 7:30pm. Bottled water and cookies will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Library volunteer Paul Julian or Librarian Hank Rhodes.
27th: 1973 - U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War ended as North Vietnamese and American representatives signed an agreement in Paris.
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29th - 31st: The Garden Brothers Nuclear Circus (https://gardenbrosnuclearcircus.com/) has donated thirty (30) free children's (ages 3-13) tickets, with paid adult, to their performances, which will be at the Space Coast Daily Park, 5775 Stadium Pkwy, Viera. Performance dates are from January twenty-ninth to February first. Show times are: Thursday - Friday, 4:30 and 7:30 pm. Saturday, 1:30, 4:30, and 7:30 pm. Sunday 1:00, 4:00, and 7:00 pm. You may visit their website referenced above and purchase adult tickets in advance. The free children's tickets will be available at our January 25th meeting on the sign-in table. |
30th: 1835 - President Andrew Jackson survived the first assassination attempt on a U.S. President.
february
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1st: National Freedom Day
2nd: Immortal Four Chaplains Ceremony BVMC Plaza and Gray Hall. 1400- 1530. Supported by the Marine Corps League, Brevard Detachment 513. 2nd: Groundhog Day 4th: USO Birthday 4th: World Cancer Day 7th: JROTC Run and Shoot, BVMC Park 0700-1200. Support more than 200 cadets from at least 10 schools as they combine running with air rifle rifle marksmanship. Best time to see all and help award trophies is 1030-1200. Contact Donn Weaver, 757-871-6576 for any questions. 7th-14th: Annual Pioneer Day at Luke’s Episcopal Church and Sam’s House - Pine Island 1000-1500. History exhibits, guided tours, food, pioneer parade and much more. Check it out at mipioneerday.com |
Immortal Four Chaplains Ceremony
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8th: National Salute to Veteran Patients Week
13th: Third Annual Valentine’s Day Senior Expo 0915-1300 Party at the Nyami Nyami River Lodge of the Brevard Zoo. Free Parking and admittance excluding Zoo. Exhibits, prizes, music and surprises plus flowers for the ladies. Call 321-242-1235 for more info and to register exhibits or info tables.
14th: Valentine’s Day
14th: JROTC Drill Meet #1, BVMC Park 0630- 1230. Support more than 200 cadets from at least 10 schools as they compete in Color Guard, Squad and Platoon Drills as well as Rifle Demonstration. Best time to see all and help award trophies is 1030-1200. Contact Donn Weaver, 757-871-6576 for any questions.
16th: Presidents’ Day
17th: Ramadan Begins
17th: Random Acts of Kindness Day
17th: Chinese New Year
19th: Coast Guard Reserve Birthday
27th: Every Day is Veterans Day presented by One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Rd, Viera. 1000-1330 . Vendors with tents in outdoor layout, door prizes, food and lots of valuable information for veterans who are senior. Call 321-751-6771 for more information and to register as a vendor.
28th: JROTC Drill Meet #2. BVMC Park 0630-1230 Support more than 200 cadets from at least 10 schools as they compete in Color Guard, Squad and Platoon Drills as well as Rifle Demonstration. Best time to see all and help award trophies is 1030-1200. Contact Donn Weaver 757-871-6576.
13th: Third Annual Valentine’s Day Senior Expo 0915-1300 Party at the Nyami Nyami River Lodge of the Brevard Zoo. Free Parking and admittance excluding Zoo. Exhibits, prizes, music and surprises plus flowers for the ladies. Call 321-242-1235 for more info and to register exhibits or info tables.
14th: Valentine’s Day
14th: JROTC Drill Meet #1, BVMC Park 0630- 1230. Support more than 200 cadets from at least 10 schools as they compete in Color Guard, Squad and Platoon Drills as well as Rifle Demonstration. Best time to see all and help award trophies is 1030-1200. Contact Donn Weaver, 757-871-6576 for any questions.
16th: Presidents’ Day
17th: Ramadan Begins
17th: Random Acts of Kindness Day
17th: Chinese New Year
19th: Coast Guard Reserve Birthday
27th: Every Day is Veterans Day presented by One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Rd, Viera. 1000-1330 . Vendors with tents in outdoor layout, door prizes, food and lots of valuable information for veterans who are senior. Call 321-751-6771 for more information and to register as a vendor.
28th: JROTC Drill Meet #2. BVMC Park 0630-1230 Support more than 200 cadets from at least 10 schools as they compete in Color Guard, Squad and Platoon Drills as well as Rifle Demonstration. Best time to see all and help award trophies is 1030-1200. Contact Donn Weaver 757-871-6576.
march
2nd: Read Across America Day
3rd: Navy Reserve Birthday
3rd: National Anthem Day
4th: Hug a GI Day
5th: Navy Seabees' Birthday
8th: International Women's Day
13th: Welcome Dinner for Medal of Honor Day 5K Sponsors including four special guests who received the Congressional Medal of Honor (1600-2100) BVMC Gray Hall
13th: K9 Veterans Day
14th: 5k and Special Event to Recognize National Medal of Honor Day 0700-1903 5K in Park (0800-1000); Program 0930-1300 in Plaza and Gray hall. Five Medal of Honor Recipients expected to attend with proceeds going to support Gold Star Families, Veteran families in distress etc. More details in Mid-January. Contact BVMC Vice President Don Pearsall for more information or to help sponsor in the meantime on 321-453-1776, ext 1.
14th: JROTC District Championships Drill Meet, BVMC Park 1000-1300 after Medal of Honor 5K Fundraiser. Support more than 200 cadets from at least 10 schools as they compete in Color Guard, Squad and Platoon Drills as well as Rifle Demonstration. The JROTC will also support and be engaged in the MOH 5K. Best time to see all and help award trophies is 1200 – 1330. Contact Donn Weaver 757-871-6576 for any questions.
15th: American Legion's Birthday
17th: St. Patrick’s Day
19th: Ramadan Ends
21st: Last Naval Battle Remembrance 0930-1100 BVMC Park. Presented by the Brevard Sons, Daughters and Children of the American Revolution. Details in mid-January.
21st: Rosie the Riveter Day
25th: Medal of Honor Day
28th: Am Legion AUX 344 Easter Egg Hunt for Vet Kids BVMC. Park 0900-1200.
28th: Boots, Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival. Music, food trucks, fun and more with details in January. 1200-2000 BVM Park.
3rd: Navy Reserve Birthday
3rd: National Anthem Day
4th: Hug a GI Day
5th: Navy Seabees' Birthday
8th: International Women's Day
13th: Welcome Dinner for Medal of Honor Day 5K Sponsors including four special guests who received the Congressional Medal of Honor (1600-2100) BVMC Gray Hall
13th: K9 Veterans Day
14th: 5k and Special Event to Recognize National Medal of Honor Day 0700-1903 5K in Park (0800-1000); Program 0930-1300 in Plaza and Gray hall. Five Medal of Honor Recipients expected to attend with proceeds going to support Gold Star Families, Veteran families in distress etc. More details in Mid-January. Contact BVMC Vice President Don Pearsall for more information or to help sponsor in the meantime on 321-453-1776, ext 1.
14th: JROTC District Championships Drill Meet, BVMC Park 1000-1300 after Medal of Honor 5K Fundraiser. Support more than 200 cadets from at least 10 schools as they compete in Color Guard, Squad and Platoon Drills as well as Rifle Demonstration. The JROTC will also support and be engaged in the MOH 5K. Best time to see all and help award trophies is 1200 – 1330. Contact Donn Weaver 757-871-6576 for any questions.
15th: American Legion's Birthday
17th: St. Patrick’s Day
19th: Ramadan Ends
21st: Last Naval Battle Remembrance 0930-1100 BVMC Park. Presented by the Brevard Sons, Daughters and Children of the American Revolution. Details in mid-January.
21st: Rosie the Riveter Day
25th: Medal of Honor Day
28th: Am Legion AUX 344 Easter Egg Hunt for Vet Kids BVMC. Park 0900-1200.
28th: Boots, Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival. Music, food trucks, fun and more with details in January. 1200-2000 BVM Park.
april
4th: Easter Egg Hunt presented by Georgianna Church for almost 1,000 kids. BVMC Park. 0900- 1300
17th: Second Annual Space Coast Military Enlistment Ceremony 1500- Check in; 1600-1800 Ceremony. Brevard Veterans Memorial Center Amphitheater and Park. Support more than 300 young men and women who have elected to enlist in all military service branches at or near high school graduation. Contact Donn Weaver, 757-871-6576 for more information. Additional details in February.
17th: Second Annual Space Coast Military Enlistment Ceremony 1500- Check in; 1600-1800 Ceremony. Brevard Veterans Memorial Center Amphitheater and Park. Support more than 300 young men and women who have elected to enlist in all military service branches at or near high school graduation. Contact Donn Weaver, 757-871-6576 for more information. Additional details in February.
may
3rd: Hero Fest by Back Brevard Heroes to honor all first responders . 1000- 1600. BVMC Plaza, Gray Hall, Park. Details in February.
22nd-24th: In the BVMC Park and Plaza: Florida wide Ride for Freedom presented by Rolling Thunder Florida 1. Friday focus is ride in, Gold Star Family Dinner and Flame Walk to the Walls and Monuments. Saturday Rally with food, music and much more. Sunday motorcycle Ride For Freedom starting at BVMC Plaza and Mall 0900-1100.
25th: BVMC Memorial Day Ceremony BVMC Plaza 0930-1100.
22nd-24th: In the BVMC Park and Plaza: Florida wide Ride for Freedom presented by Rolling Thunder Florida 1. Friday focus is ride in, Gold Star Family Dinner and Flame Walk to the Walls and Monuments. Saturday Rally with food, music and much more. Sunday motorcycle Ride For Freedom starting at BVMC Plaza and Mall 0900-1100.
25th: BVMC Memorial Day Ceremony BVMC Plaza 0930-1100.