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Mt. Soledad Ceremony Anchors San Diego Veterans Day Weekend, Salutes Navy and Marine Corps 250th

City leaders turned out at the La Jolla memorial, signaling strong civic support for a weekend of tributes.

Overview

  • The Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial hosted a Saturday ceremony celebrating veterans and the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
  • San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and City Council President Joe LaCava attended alongside veterans from both branches, according to local reports.
  • Organizers unveiled new plaques honoring Navy aviator Cmdr. Theodore G. Ellyson and Marine Corps Gen. Joseph H. Pendleton.
  • Local schedules have seen some changes because of the federal government shutdown, though many community events proceeded over the weekend.
  • The city’s Veterans Day Parade is set for Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. along Harbor Drive and will honor 80 years since the end of World War II.