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 28 |
MAR 22 |
APR 26 |
MAY 24 |
JUN 28 |
JUL 26 |
AUG 23 |
SEP 27 |
OCT 25 |
NOV 29 |
DEC 27 |
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Memorial Day Ride for Freedom Chapter 1 to host
Officer Elections Subject to Change |
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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: 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 8th: Immortal Four Chaplains Ceremony BVMC Plaza and Gray Hall. 1400- 1530. Supported by the Marine Corps League, Brevard Detachment 513. |
Immortal Four Chaplains Ceremony
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8th: National Salute to Veteran Patients Week
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* 10th: Come watch some professional Cornholers and grab a bite to eat! A portion of sales will go the RTFL1! Staging Time: 1800 (6PM) Uniform: Yellow/Green Shirts Address: Long Doggers 350 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach |
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: Honoring a Fallen Hero: Private First Class Willard Hoyt Edwards - Escort to Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Procession Time: 1300 (1 PM); Uniform: White Shirts & Black Pants
North Brevard Funeral Home is honored to announce that we will be receiving and laying to rest Private First Class Willard Hoyt Edwards, a United States Army Soldier who was killed in action during the Korean War, and whose remains have only recently been recovered and identified after more than 75 years.
Private First Class Edwards was born December 2, 1930, in Wise, Virginia, and enlisted in the U.S. Army in March 1950. He served with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, and was killed in action on December 2, 1950, during the brutal fighting at the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea.
For decades, he was listed among those whose remains were not recovered. Through the tireless efforts of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and advances in forensic science, he has now been identified and is finally coming home to receive the honor and dignity he earned through his service and sacrifice.
It is our privilege to escort PFC Edwards on his final journey.
📍 Community Visitation and Procession Details:
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
North Brevard Funeral Home will be open to the family and community from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for those who wish to quietly pay their respects and be present as we prepare for the procession.
Procession Departure: Approximately 1:00 PM from North Brevard Funeral Home
Interment: Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Service Time: 1:30 PM
We invite our community to join us in honoring this American hero. Those who wish may show their respect in whatever way feels meaningful — by attending the visitation, standing along the procession route, joining us at the cemetery, displaying flags, or simply pausing to remember his sacrifice.
After more than seven decades, Private First Class Edwards is finally coming home.
Let us come together as a community to ensure he is never forgotten.
All gave some. Some gave all.
His war did not end in 1950. It ends when he is laid to rest with honor among his fellow heroes.
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.
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: Honoring a Fallen Hero: Private First Class Willard Hoyt Edwards - Escort to Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Procession Time: 1300 (1 PM); Uniform: White Shirts & Black Pants
North Brevard Funeral Home is honored to announce that we will be receiving and laying to rest Private First Class Willard Hoyt Edwards, a United States Army Soldier who was killed in action during the Korean War, and whose remains have only recently been recovered and identified after more than 75 years.
Private First Class Edwards was born December 2, 1930, in Wise, Virginia, and enlisted in the U.S. Army in March 1950. He served with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, and was killed in action on December 2, 1950, during the brutal fighting at the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea.
For decades, he was listed among those whose remains were not recovered. Through the tireless efforts of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and advances in forensic science, he has now been identified and is finally coming home to receive the honor and dignity he earned through his service and sacrifice.
It is our privilege to escort PFC Edwards on his final journey.
📍 Community Visitation and Procession Details:
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
North Brevard Funeral Home will be open to the family and community from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for those who wish to quietly pay their respects and be present as we prepare for the procession.
Procession Departure: Approximately 1:00 PM from North Brevard Funeral Home
Interment: Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Service Time: 1:30 PM
We invite our community to join us in honoring this American hero. Those who wish may show their respect in whatever way feels meaningful — by attending the visitation, standing along the procession route, joining us at the cemetery, displaying flags, or simply pausing to remember his sacrifice.
After more than seven decades, Private First Class Edwards is finally coming home.
Let us come together as a community to ensure he is never forgotten.
All gave some. Some gave all.
His war did not end in 1950. It ends when he is laid to rest with honor among his fellow heroes.
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. Established in 1915
3rd: National Anthem Day
4th: Hug a GI Day
4th: U.S. Navy Band established in 1925
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4th: The Dhaeze Family will hold a viewing at the Ammen Family Funeral Home, 950 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay, on Wednesday, March 4th from 6-8pm for our beloved Sgt-at-Arms, "RED".
* 5th: Funeral service for Red will be held Thursday, March 5 at 11AM, followed by an escort to Cape Canaveral National Cemetery for interment service at 1:30 pm. Riders unable to attend Palm Bay service will meet at the Racetrack US 1-Hwy 46. Rally 12:30 KSU 12:40. Uniform is black pants, white shirts.
Obituary:
Gerald “Red” Richard Dhaeze, 80, of Palm Bay, Florida passed away on February 16, 2026, in Melbourne, Florida. He was born on December 6, 1945, in South Bend, Indiana to Gentiel and Goldie Dhaeze.
Red proudly served his country as a part of the 82nd Airborne Division and then as part of the Indiana National Guard. He was a paratrooper and Ranger.
Red worked for 33 years at the AM General Military Assembly Plant. He served two turns on the Bargaining Committer for the UAW Local #5.
He was a life Member of the VFW Post 4643; also, a proud member of Rolling Thunder, Florida Chapter 1.
Red survives by his spouse, Kay Elizabeth Dhaeze; children, Kenny (Kathy) Jamrozy, Kevin Jamrozy, Kyle Jamrozy, Kris (Carrie) Jamrozy, Jay Stuglik and Mike (Jen) Stuglik; grandchildren, Paige (Bill) Chasteen, Christina (Justin) Stutzman, Cayla Morris, Cameron Jamrozy, Tyler Ramenda, Damien (Mia) Jamrozy, Michael Jamrozy (deceased), Kylie Jamrozy, Jenni Jamrozy, Darchalle Dunlap, Travis (Kailey) Hendrickson, Kaley Stuglik, Ryan Stuglik; and many great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be at Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care 950 Malabar Rd. SE, Palm Bay, Florida, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be in the same place, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., followed by Interment at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.
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5th: Navy Seabees' Birthday - established in 1942
8th: International Women's Day
8th: Daylight Savings Time Begins
* 10th: Fundraising Cornhole Tournament - Long Doggers Cocoa Beach
3rd: Navy Reserve Birthday. Established in 1915
3rd: National Anthem Day
4th: Hug a GI Day
4th: U.S. Navy Band established in 1925
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4th: The Dhaeze Family will hold a viewing at the Ammen Family Funeral Home, 950 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay, on Wednesday, March 4th from 6-8pm for our beloved Sgt-at-Arms, "RED".
* 5th: Funeral service for Red will be held Thursday, March 5 at 11AM, followed by an escort to Cape Canaveral National Cemetery for interment service at 1:30 pm. Riders unable to attend Palm Bay service will meet at the Racetrack US 1-Hwy 46. Rally 12:30 KSU 12:40. Uniform is black pants, white shirts.
Obituary:
Gerald “Red” Richard Dhaeze, 80, of Palm Bay, Florida passed away on February 16, 2026, in Melbourne, Florida. He was born on December 6, 1945, in South Bend, Indiana to Gentiel and Goldie Dhaeze.
Red proudly served his country as a part of the 82nd Airborne Division and then as part of the Indiana National Guard. He was a paratrooper and Ranger.
Red worked for 33 years at the AM General Military Assembly Plant. He served two turns on the Bargaining Committer for the UAW Local #5.
He was a life Member of the VFW Post 4643; also, a proud member of Rolling Thunder, Florida Chapter 1.
Red survives by his spouse, Kay Elizabeth Dhaeze; children, Kenny (Kathy) Jamrozy, Kevin Jamrozy, Kyle Jamrozy, Kris (Carrie) Jamrozy, Jay Stuglik and Mike (Jen) Stuglik; grandchildren, Paige (Bill) Chasteen, Christina (Justin) Stutzman, Cayla Morris, Cameron Jamrozy, Tyler Ramenda, Damien (Mia) Jamrozy, Michael Jamrozy (deceased), Kylie Jamrozy, Jenni Jamrozy, Darchalle Dunlap, Travis (Kailey) Hendrickson, Kaley Stuglik, Ryan Stuglik; and many great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be at Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care 950 Malabar Rd. SE, Palm Bay, Florida, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be in the same place, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., followed by Interment at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.
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5th: Navy Seabees' Birthday - established in 1942
8th: International Women's Day
8th: Daylight Savings Time Begins
* 10th: Fundraising Cornhole Tournament - Long Doggers Cocoa Beach
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: National K9 Veterans Day
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.
* 14th: 5k and Car Show to Recognize National Medal of Honor Day. 5K in Park (0800-1000); Car Show also included in Park, 1000-1500. Register and pay here: https://veteransmemorialcenter.org/medal-of-honor-5k/
Four Medal of Honor Recipients expected to attend with proceeds going to support local veterans in need, veteran 501c3 projects and cadet youth of Brevard County. Contact BVMC Vice President Don Pearsall for more information or to help sponsor in the meantime on 321-453-1776, ext 1.
14th: Bataan Death March Remembrance 0800-1100 at Space Coast High School All Air Force JROTC Units join Space Force JROTC of Space Coast to walk in commemoration of one of the major tragedies of WWII. MOAACC Good Deeds Sponsoring. Contact Donn Weaver for more information.
15th: American Legion's Birthday
17th: St. Patrick’s Day
19th: Ramadan Ends
20th: First Day of Spring
20th: Grand Opening Veteran Focused Family Home Care Event at Brevard Veterans Memorial Center 1200-1400. RSVP and more info at 321-489-1555 or [email protected].
21st: Last Naval Battle Remembrance 0930-1100 BVMC Park. Presented by the Brevard Sons, Daughters and Children of the American Revolution. Contact SAR and Donn Weaver for any questions.
21st: Rosie the Riveter Day
25th: National Medal of Honor Day
28th: American 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.
29th: Palm Sunday
29th: Vietnam War Veterans Day
13th: National K9 Veterans Day
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.
* 14th: 5k and Car Show to Recognize National Medal of Honor Day. 5K in Park (0800-1000); Car Show also included in Park, 1000-1500. Register and pay here: https://veteransmemorialcenter.org/medal-of-honor-5k/
Four Medal of Honor Recipients expected to attend with proceeds going to support local veterans in need, veteran 501c3 projects and cadet youth of Brevard County. Contact BVMC Vice President Don Pearsall for more information or to help sponsor in the meantime on 321-453-1776, ext 1.
14th: Bataan Death March Remembrance 0800-1100 at Space Coast High School All Air Force JROTC Units join Space Force JROTC of Space Coast to walk in commemoration of one of the major tragedies of WWII. MOAACC Good Deeds Sponsoring. Contact Donn Weaver for more information.
15th: American Legion's Birthday
17th: St. Patrick’s Day
19th: Ramadan Ends
20th: First Day of Spring
20th: Grand Opening Veteran Focused Family Home Care Event at Brevard Veterans Memorial Center 1200-1400. RSVP and more info at 321-489-1555 or [email protected].
21st: Last Naval Battle Remembrance 0930-1100 BVMC Park. Presented by the Brevard Sons, Daughters and Children of the American Revolution. Contact SAR and Donn Weaver for any questions.
21st: Rosie the Riveter Day
25th: National Medal of Honor Day
28th: American 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.
29th: Palm Sunday
29th: Vietnam War Veterans Day
april
1st: April Fools Day
1st: U.S. Navy CPO Grade was established in 1893
1st: Passover Begins at Sunset
4th: Easter Egg Hunt presented by Georgianna Church for almost 1,000 kids. BVMC Park. 0900-1300.
5th: Easter
9th: National Prisoner-of-War Recognition Day
9th: Passover Ends at Nightfall
10th: 2026 Shrimp Feast sponsored by the Propeller Club 1800-2200 at Gator’s Portside in Cape Canaveral Port. Event helps Propeller Club Maritime Education Programs while enjoying great seafood and having fun with door prizes, live auction and dancing. Cocktails at 1800 with Shrimp Dinner beginning at 1830. Tickets much be purchased in advance at $50 each before 17 March and $60 each after that date. Contact 321-698-5286 or register at www.spacecoastshrtimpfeast.com.
11th: Submarine Force Day established in 1900
11th: Heroes for Military Kids 5K Kids Dash. 0800-1030 at the Avenues in Viera. Sponsored by AVET. Check out www/avet-project.org.
11th: Space Coast Honor Flight #1 of 5, 2026 visits by veterans to see their monuments and memorials in Wash DC. Starts at 0400 hours at Melbourne International Airport Main Terminal with Welcome home set 2030 hours same evening. Come out and honor these veterans, some from the Korean War era and their Guardians that will travel with them. Contact schf.org for more information and to sign up on the waiting list for both honorees and guardians.
15th: Income Tax filing deadline
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.
1st: U.S. Navy CPO Grade was established in 1893
1st: Passover Begins at Sunset
4th: Easter Egg Hunt presented by Georgianna Church for almost 1,000 kids. BVMC Park. 0900-1300.
5th: Easter
9th: National Prisoner-of-War Recognition Day
9th: Passover Ends at Nightfall
10th: 2026 Shrimp Feast sponsored by the Propeller Club 1800-2200 at Gator’s Portside in Cape Canaveral Port. Event helps Propeller Club Maritime Education Programs while enjoying great seafood and having fun with door prizes, live auction and dancing. Cocktails at 1800 with Shrimp Dinner beginning at 1830. Tickets much be purchased in advance at $50 each before 17 March and $60 each after that date. Contact 321-698-5286 or register at www.spacecoastshrtimpfeast.com.
11th: Submarine Force Day established in 1900
11th: Heroes for Military Kids 5K Kids Dash. 0800-1030 at the Avenues in Viera. Sponsored by AVET. Check out www/avet-project.org.
11th: Space Coast Honor Flight #1 of 5, 2026 visits by veterans to see their monuments and memorials in Wash DC. Starts at 0400 hours at Melbourne International Airport Main Terminal with Welcome home set 2030 hours same evening. Come out and honor these veterans, some from the Korean War era and their Guardians that will travel with them. Contact schf.org for more information and to sign up on the waiting list for both honorees and guardians.
15th: Income Tax filing deadline
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.
18th: Doolittle Raid over Tokyo in 1942
19th: Patriots' Day
22nd: Earth Day
24th: Arbor Day
24th: 5th Annual NVHS Golf Tournament Fundraiser 0700-1400 at Rockledge Country Club. Sponsors needed and registration at $125 per golfer available at: [email protected]. Prizes, Lunch, Hole in One free Car and much more, all to support the work of NVHS to prevent veteran family homelessness. and help those who are.
25th: Civil War Day at Liberty Bell Museum 1601 Oak Street Melbourne. 1000- 1500. Reenactments, period uniforms and equipment, displays, family friendly activities. Free admission. All ages welcome. Contact. [email protected] for more info.
19th: Patriots' Day
22nd: Earth Day
24th: Arbor Day
24th: 5th Annual NVHS Golf Tournament Fundraiser 0700-1400 at Rockledge Country Club. Sponsors needed and registration at $125 per golfer available at: [email protected]. Prizes, Lunch, Hole in One free Car and much more, all to support the work of NVHS to prevent veteran family homelessness. and help those who are.
25th: Civil War Day at Liberty Bell Museum 1601 Oak Street Melbourne. 1000- 1500. Reenactments, period uniforms and equipment, displays, family friendly activities. Free admission. All ages welcome. Contact. [email protected] for more info.
may
3rd: Hero Fest by Back Brevard Heroes to honor all first responders. 1000-1600. BVMC Plaza, Gray Hall, Park. Details in late March.
5th: Cinco de Mayo
May 7, 1992 - The 27th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, prohibiting Congress from giving itself pay raises.
8th: VE Day (Victory in Europe, 1945)
10th: Mother's Day
10th: U.S. Coast Guard Band established in 1925
13th: U.S. Navy Nurse Corps established in 1908
May 14, 1607 - The first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown, Virginia, by a group of royally chartered Virginia Company settlers from Plymouth, England.
15th: Peace Officers Memorial Day
16th: Armed Forces Day
16th: Space Coast Honor Flight #2 of 5 2026 visits by veterans to see their monuments and memorials in Wash DC. Starts at 0400 hours at Melbourne International Airport Main Terminal with Welcome home set 2030 hours same evening. Come out and honor these veterans, some from the Korean War era and their Guardians that will travel with them. Contact schf.org for more information and to sign up on the waiting list for both honorees and guardians.
22nd - 25th: RIDE FOR FREEDOM WEEKEND - MERRITT ISLAND
5th: Cinco de Mayo
May 7, 1992 - The 27th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, prohibiting Congress from giving itself pay raises.
8th: VE Day (Victory in Europe, 1945)
10th: Mother's Day
10th: U.S. Coast Guard Band established in 1925
13th: U.S. Navy Nurse Corps established in 1908
May 14, 1607 - The first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown, Virginia, by a group of royally chartered Virginia Company settlers from Plymouth, England.
15th: Peace Officers Memorial Day
16th: Armed Forces Day
16th: Space Coast Honor Flight #2 of 5 2026 visits by veterans to see their monuments and memorials in Wash DC. Starts at 0400 hours at Melbourne International Airport Main Terminal with Welcome home set 2030 hours same evening. Come out and honor these veterans, some from the Korean War era and their Guardians that will travel with them. Contact schf.org for more information and to sign up on the waiting list for both honorees and guardians.
22nd - 25th: RIDE FOR FREEDOM WEEKEND - MERRITT ISLAND
* 22nd - 25th: In the BVMC Park and Plaza: Florida-wide Ride for Freedom presented by Rolling Thunder FL- 1. Friday focus is ride in, Gold Star Family Dinner and Flame Walk to the Walls and Monuments. Saturday is Rally with food, music and much more. Sunday, 25 May will be motorcycle ride for freedom starting at BVMC Plaza and MI Mall 0900-1100. More details in late March.
25th: Memorial Day
25th: Memorial Day
june
6th: Anniversary of the World War II Allied invasion in Normandy France, now known as D-Day.
8th: USS Liberty was attacked by Israeli Naval ships and aircraft in 1967
12th: Celebration and Lunch for our Military Women at the Avenues in Viera 1130 -1300. Contact www.avet-project.org
13th: Space Coast Honor Flight #3 of 5 2026 visits by veterans to see their monuments and memorials in Wash DC. Starts at 0400 hours at Melbourne International Airport Main Terminal with Welcome home set 2030 hours same evening. Come out and honor these veterans, some from the Korean War era and their Guardians that will travel with them. Contact schf.org for more information and to sign up on the waiting list for both honorees and guardians.
NOTE: Fall SCHF’s set for 12 Sep and 17 Oct.
14th: Flag Day – A Day to celebrate the adoption of the U.S. flag.
14th: U.S. Army Birthday (Established in 1775)
17th: U.S. Navy Hospital Corps established in 1898.
21st: Father's Day
21st: First Day of Summer
25th: North Korea invades South Korea in 1950.
8th: USS Liberty was attacked by Israeli Naval ships and aircraft in 1967
12th: Celebration and Lunch for our Military Women at the Avenues in Viera 1130 -1300. Contact www.avet-project.org
13th: Space Coast Honor Flight #3 of 5 2026 visits by veterans to see their monuments and memorials in Wash DC. Starts at 0400 hours at Melbourne International Airport Main Terminal with Welcome home set 2030 hours same evening. Come out and honor these veterans, some from the Korean War era and their Guardians that will travel with them. Contact schf.org for more information and to sign up on the waiting list for both honorees and guardians.
NOTE: Fall SCHF’s set for 12 Sep and 17 Oct.
14th: Flag Day – A Day to celebrate the adoption of the U.S. flag.
14th: U.S. Army Birthday (Established in 1775)
17th: U.S. Navy Hospital Corps established in 1898.
21st: Father's Day
21st: First Day of Summer
25th: North Korea invades South Korea in 1950.