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Veterans Day Ceremonies are planned throughout St. Lawrence County tomorrow. Here’s a look at some of the events.

Massena

MASSENA -- A number of events will be held on November 11 to celebrate Veterans Day in Massena, including an annual parade through the village. 

The parade will begin at 11 a.m., with participants and organizations gathering at American Legion Post 79, located at 40 East Orvis Street. 

The parade will proceed north on Main Street, turn left on Andrews Street and finish at Veteran's Memorial Park, next to the Massena Fire Station. 

A post-parade ceremony will be held to pay tribute to the nation's veterans. 

Following the parade, a hot dog bar with all of the toppings and salads will be hosted by the Sons of the American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary at the American Legion. 

At AmVets Post 4, 12 Andrews Street, a complimentary luncheon featuring soup and sandwiches will also be provided for veterans by the AmVets Ladies Auxiliary. 

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 171 will host a rifle salute beginning at 11 a.m. at VFW Post 1143, 101 West Hatfield Street. 

Refreshments will be available following the VFW Honor Guard rifle saltire. 

The public is invited to attend the event. 

Ogdensburg 

OGDENSBURG – The Ogdensburg Veteran's Association will hold a Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday Nov. 11 at the Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial Monument at 10 a.m. Lay Chaplain Larry Caulfield will lead a prayer service and read aloud the names of all St. Lawrence County armed forces veterans who died in that war. The service will last approximately 25 minutes.

The entire community is invited and encouraged to come out and show support for all men and women who have served and are still serving and to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Following that event, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ogdensburg Post 2936 will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at Groulx Park on Ford Street.

Post Commander Scott Compo is inviting veterans, their families and members of the community to attend the ceremony honoring those who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The ceremony will include a wreath-laying tribute at Groulx Park, followed immediately by a luncheon at VFW Post 2936, located at 1112 Champlain St.

The annual event provides an opportunity for the community to recognize the courage, dedication and sacrifices of the nation's veterans and honor their service to the country.

Canton

CANTON – An outdoor Veterans Day ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at Edward C. Seymour Post 1231 at 34 Gouverneur St. As in years past, the post will honor a veteran; this year Robert Noble Davis, Seaman 1st Class, United State Navy who served in World War II.

In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors. The public is welcome. A light luncheon will be served following the ceremony.

Norwood

NORWOOD — The Norwood American Legion, 10 Maple St., will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. 

The outdoor ceremony will be followed by a luncheon in the Legion's community room. The event is open to the public.

Heuvelton

HEUVELTON — Veterans Day services will be held at 11 a.m. at Heuvelton Town Hall. A pulled pork luncheon will follow at AMVETS Post 1997, 107 State St.