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Join Us for the 2nd Annual Celebration of Service Event!
When:
Friday June 20th 6pm to 10pm [PEER-TO-PEER RESOURCE FAIR] Saturday June 21st 1PM TO 10PM [STEM+A & PEER-TO-PEER FAIR]
Where:
Heritage Landing, Muskegon
Why:
Join us as we celebrate the service and commitments of our U.S. military service members, veterans, and 1st responders. THIS TICKETED EVENT IS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC! The event offers PEER-TO-PEER resource networking that promote veteran service organizations, veteran owned businesses, and health and well-being. Celebration of Service inspires generational youth through the power of interactive STEM+A activities and aerospace demonstrations.
A successful event with:
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- Attendance of 1200+ for both the veterans Peer-to-peer networking and drone show
- 123 kids inspired through the various STEM activities
- 6 local veterans obtaining life improving services through different programs provided by our veteran organizations
- 3rd Annual Celebration of Service – June 2026
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ACTIVE DUTY, MILITARY VETERANS (* with ID’s), and K-12 STUDENTS HAVE FREE ENTRANCE BOTH DAYS! Get your free tickets online – FREE TICKETS
Health & Wellness, Mental Health, PTSD Therapy, Heath Assessment, Entrepreneurship, Housing, Finance, and more!
STEM+A Interactive Activities
- TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, WORLD CLASS EV CAR SHOW and MORE!!
- STUNNING World Record attempt – SYNCHRONIZED ELECTRIC VEHICLE vs. DRONE SWARM LIGHTSHOW & A DEDICATED PATRIOTIC LIGHTSHOW FOR OUR VETERANS
- VETERAN FAMILY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOWCASE
- LIVE ENTERTAINMENT by SONIMANIC & PROJECT 90 and LOCAL VETERAN MUSICIANS
- VETERAN OWNED FOOD TRUCKS and concessions
- COMMUNITY COMRADERARY
Friday
5pm-9pm: VETERAN PEER-TO-PEER SOCIAL FAIR, WWP Guest Speaker: DANIELLE GREEN, VIP & Concessions open, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT [SONIMANIC]
At Dusk: WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYNCED WITH 500 DRONES LIGHTSHOW!
Saturday
11AM – 5PM: ELECTRIC CARSHOW & TECH GUESTS SPEAKERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE –
1pm – 5pm: TECHNOLOGY FAIR – WORLD RENOWNED SPEAKERS, STEM+A ACTIVITIES, VETERAN RESOURCE, FOOD TRUCKS, and ELECTRIC VEHICLE CARSHOW
5pm-9pm: PEER-TO-PEER SOCIAL FAIR, VIP & Concessions Open, FOOD TRUCKS, and LIVE ENTERTAINMENT [PROJECT 90]
At Dusk: GRAND FINALE 500 DRONE LIGHSHOW DEDICATED TO OUR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS!
$20 Event Parking with Shuttle Service
Proceeds go to the Celebration of Service fundraiser that allows our event to continue to provide the services and experience FREE OF CHARGE for our MILITARY SERVICE members and West Michigan COMMUNITY YOUTH.
Secure Zone
Friday June 20th, 2025 & June 21st, 2025, there will be a secured zone in the depicted image location both evenings from 9:30pm to 1030pm. There will also be FAA (Temporary Flight Restrictions) TFR’s in place over Heritage Landing both evenings. Please ensure to stay clear of the secured areas with Marine Vessels and drone operations during the noted times.
Join us for an enlightening presentation: “How Clearly Am I Thinking?”
This discussion is for anyone, especially Veterans, who has experienced real difficulty in their life, is wondering how well they are handling it, and wants to live a more meaningful life. To participate in this discussion, please spend 10-12 minutes completing a simple assessment by clicking on the link below:
Click here to take the Life Values Index
This engaging session will delve into Robert Hartman’s groundbreaking framework for understanding goodness, offering practical insights into how we can apply these principles to enhance personal growth, ethical decision-making, and societal well-being.
Sign up now to discover how Hartman’s vision can transform the way you engage the world!
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT Guest Speaker:
Thank you to our Sponsors:
The Kirby House – https://www.thegilmorecollection.com/kirbyhouse/
Gunlake Casino – https://gunlakecasino.com/
Armed Forces Thanksgiving – https://www.armedforcesthx.org/
West Michigan Veterans Coalition – https://westmichiganveterans.org/
Michigan State Police – Dive Team
Muskegon County Sheriff – Marine Division
GE Aerospace (Grand Rapids & Muskegon) – https://www.geaerospace.com/
Ana’s House (Grand Haven) – https://annashouseus.com/grand-haven-mi-restaurant/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
Culvers (Grand Haven) – https://www.culvers.com/restaurants/muskegon-mi-independence-drive?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Maps&utm_campaign=Google%20Places
Tediddle – https://tediddle.com/
Tiered Sponsors
“In-Kind Sponsors”
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