The city of Brevard invites the community to this year’s Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in front of the Transylvania County Courthouse.
East Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from Broad Street to Gaston Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the ceremony.
The Mary C. Jenkins Community and Cultural Center will also honor veterans, as well as active and reserve members of the armed forces, Wednesday morning starting at 11 a.m.
Retired Army Lt. Col. Randy Lytle will be the guest speaker for the special program aimed at recognizing local veterans for their sacrifice and service.
The Mary C. Jenkins Community and Cultural Center is located at 221 Mills Ave. near Silversteen Park in the Rosenwald community northwest of downtown Brevard.
Veterans Day Holiday Solid Waste and Cardboard Collection Schedule:
Wednesday, Nov. 11: No collections scheduled with makeup day Thursday, 11/12/26, for commercial garbage, recycling, and cardboard collection