JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville is kicking off it's first ever "Week of Valor" Monday. The event is a celebration to showcase the city as one of the most military friendly cities.
The events began Monday, with a Military Appreciation Luncheon and will culminate Monday, November 12, 2012 with a Veterans Day Parade to be held in downtown Jacksonville.
Perhaps the biggest event of the week will be the Navy Marine Corps Classic. For the game, the deck of the U.S.S. Bataan is being converted into a basketball court. The teams, The Florida Gators and the Georgetown Hoyas will play Friday, November 9, 2012 at 9:00 p.m.
A full list of events is below.
November 5, 2012
11:30 a.m.
Military Appreciation Luncheon
Prime Osborn Convention Center
November 7, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Veterans Summit
University of North Florida University Center
November 8, 2012
8:20 p.m.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts
Military Appreciation Game
November 9, 2012
8:30 a.m.
Veterans Job Fair
Prime Osborn Convention Center
November 9, 2012
4:30 p.m.
Mayport Music Concert
Naval Station Mayport
November 9, 2012
9:00 p.m.
Navy-Marine Corps Classic
Florida vs. Georgetown
Naval Station Mayport
November 12, 2012
11:01 a.m.
Veterans Day Parade
Downtown Jacksonville
