BATON ROUGE — Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. Across both the Capital Region and the country, organizations and local governments are honoring those who served in the armed forces. 

Here are some events happening in and around Baton Rouge to commemorate the holiday:

Friday, Nov. 6

Salute and Share ceremony in downtown Baton Rouge
11 a.m. at Rhorer Plaza behind City Hall
Opening remarks by Mayor-President Sid Edwards followed by an official proclamation of Veterans Month. The mayor will also recognize more than 60 Hometown Hero banners throughout downtown Baton Rouge; the Salute and Share initiative will also feature the planting of 250 American flags in Rhorer Plaza

Saturday, Nov. 7

Walker Veterans Day Parade
Lineup is at 8 a.m. at Walker High School, with the parade starting at 10 a.m.
After the parade, there will be a lunch for veterans and parade participants at the Walker Community Center on Corbin Avenue starting at 11:30 a.m.

False River Regional Airport Fly-in
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the False River Regional Airport, 8662 Airport Drive. Get an up-close look at military aircraft, vehicles and other displays. This year's Fly-In is held in conjunction with the 10th Anniversary of the Pointe Coupee Parish Veterans Memorial. Jambalaya will be sold, with proceeds benefiting Flying Wings of Louisiana. 

Sunday, Nov. 8

Ascension Veterans Parade
Parade lineup is at the corner of Irma Boulevard and Cornerview Road in Gonzales, with the parade rolling at 2 p.m. The parade will then move along Irma, turning right on Worthey Road until hitting Burnside Avenue, where it will turn right onto Burnside before turning back onto Cornerview. The parade ends in the middle of Irma between Cornerview and Worthey.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

American Legion Boyd-Ewing Post 58's Veterans Appreciation Seafood Luncheon
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LSU Lod Cook Alumni Center in Baton Rouge
Veterans eat free; non-veteran tickets are $12

Patriots RV Resort Veterans Day Celebration
11 a.m. at the Patriots RV Resort on Spring Ranch Road in Livingston
Gov. Jeff Landry will be featured as a guest speaker; there will also be a special U.S. Air Force flyover

Iberville Parish Salute to Veterans Ceremony
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Iberville Veterans Memorial at 23640 Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine
Gov. Jeff Landry will be at the event, joined by Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton J. Meginley, Parish President Chris Daigle and the National WWII Museum's Victory Belles

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Veterans Day Ceremony
9 a.m. at the Presidential Plaza flagpole outside St. Francis Hall along Brittany Drive in Baton Rouge
The ceremony will recognize the service and sacrifices of veterans through a program of patriotic music, prayer and reflection; the program will include a presentation of colors by LSU ROTC, performances by the FranU Chorale and a moment of silence in honor of America's veterans

Thursday, Nov. 12

Southern University Veterans Day Program, "The Mission Continues: Beyond the Uniform"
12 p.m. to 1 pm. at the Donald C. Wade House on Southern's campus in Baton Rouge
General Russel Honore will be honored as a special guest, alongside a panel of veterans, educators, mental health professionals and community leaders

Friday, Nov. 13

Lighthouse Community Development Corporation's Veterans Day celebration and resource fair
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Reimagine Women's Center on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge
The free event will feature a recognition ceremony for veterans, community resources and refreshments

Vietnam Travelling Memorial Wall returns to Zachary with flag-raising ceremony
Ceremony starts at 7:30 a.m. on the front lawn of Zachary High School
The piece of the memorial wall from Washington, D.C., will be on display through the weekend, open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday

Saturday, Nov. 14 

VFW Post 4201's Veterans Day Celebration
6 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Center on E. A. Shine Fouquier Street in Franklin
Formal or semi-formal attire is requested; guests may bring their own bottle, and beer and soda will be available for purchase; proceeds will be donated to the VFW