Florida American Legion

Start of Operation New Dawn (2010)
2026-09-01

Suicide Prevention Month
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-30

Service Dog Month
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-30

Disaster Preparedness Month
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-30

End of World War II (1945)
2026-09-02

R.E.D. Friday
2026-09-04, 2026-09-11, 2026-09-18, 2026-09-25, 2026-10-02
Don’t forget to wear RED (Remember Everyone Deployed)

Labor Day
2026-09-07

Start of Global War on Terror (2001)
2026-09-11

Patriot Day
2026-09-11

Brevard Recovery Fest/Mental Health Symposium
2026-09-12 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, 32901, United States

25th Remembrance Ride
2026-09-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Lucky U Cycles, 9049 US-301, Wildwood, 34785, United States
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Constitution Day
2026-09-17

Citzenship Day
2026-09-17

Constitution Week
2026-09-17 - 2026-09-23

U.S. Air Force Birthday (1947)
2026-09-18

Office of the Secretary of Defense Birthday (1947)
2026-09-18

Air National Guard Birthday
2026-09-18

POW/MIA Rememberance Day
2026-09-18

National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2026 – 24-Hour Remembrance Vigil & Community Tribute
2026-09-18 12:00 - 2026-09-19 16:30 | Cecil Field POW/MIA Memorial & Museum, 6112 POW-MIA Memorial PKWY, Jacksonville, 32221, United States
The National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum invites the community to join us for National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2026, a powerful two-day event dedicated to honoring America’s prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action.
From Friday, September 18 through Saturday, September 19, 2026, participants from across the region will come together in Jacksonville, Florida, to ensure that the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes are never forgotten.
The centerpiece of the event is a continuous 24-hour POW/MIA Vigil, beginning Friday and continuing through Saturday. Individuals, families, veteran organizations, youth groups, civic organizations, businesses, and active-duty units are invited to reserve a time slot and participate in the ceremonial carrying of the POW/MIA flag as a visible symbol of remembrance, respect, and commitment to those who served and never returned home.
On Saturday, September 19, from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM, the museum grounds will host a day of remembrance, education, and community engagement featuring:

Recognition Day Ceremony honoring POWs, MIAs, and their families
Dreamland Squadron Flyover paying tribute to America’s missing and fallen heroes
American Legion Riders 7 Bridges Ride arriving at the event in support of the mission to remember
Live Entertainment throughout the day
Food Trucks, Refreshments, and Family Activities
Opportunities to connect with veterans, service organizations, and community partners

First Day of Fall
2026-09-22

Gold Star Mother's Day
2026-09-27

VFW Day
2026-09-29

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
2026-10-01 - 2026-10-31

Disability/Employment Month
2026-10-01 - 2026-10-31

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
2026-10-04

Child Health Day
2026-10-05
