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ANNUAL VETERANS GALA - SEPTEMBER 13TH

Thank goodness it'll be Friday .. Come join the fun while honoring Veterans which will include a special tribute to women in the military and the women who support our troops.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. at the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport in hanger one AND the party doesn't end until 10PM when fireworks begin weather permitting.

Tickets are $6 for students 18 and under and Adults are $12 in advance OR $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased on Grosse Ile at the following locations; Recreation Department, Hardware Store, Academy of Dance, Bank of  America and VFW Hall. In Wyandotte; The Candy Store or Bank of America both on Biddle Ave.

What is in the price of admission?

Celebrity Guest

  • Former Detroit Red Wing and five-time National Hockey League all-star John Ogrodnick will be on hand for autograph signing. One fan will take home an autographed jersey.
Live News Coverage
  • Fox News Detroit will be covering the event to gather stories for the Emmy award winning special Tribute to the Troops, which will air at a later date.
Live Entertainment
  • Waterline Groove Band will play tunes from the 50s to the 90s ranging from classic rock to jazz.
  • Dawn Greene’s Grosse Ile Academy of Dance will put on a special performance.
  • American House Choir singing patriotic tunes.
  • Sharon Tocco's rendition of "God Bless America."
  • Janet Bunch's big band.
Food and Drink
  • Guests can choose between purchasing a hamburger, hot dog or pulled pork sandwich with a side dish and chips for $5.
  • Beer, wine and soft drinks will also be available for purchase.
Silent Auction
  • There will be more than 60 items. See photos of JUST some of the items that will be available for bid.....
For Your Viewing Pleasure
  • Get up close and personal with vintage aircraft, classic cars, radio-control airplanes and military vehicles.
  • Fireworks display by The Red Falcon
For more information visit the Veterans Gala website or call 606-838-4252.
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