The Town of Davie and Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs are hosting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial “The Moving Wall” from April 24 to 27, 2026, at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. Admission is free and open for viewing 24 hours a day during the memorial. While onsite, the Moving Wall will be open for passive viewing as well as special presentations throughout the weekend.
What: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial “The Moving Wall”
When: Friday, April 24, 2026, at 8 a.m. through Monday, April 27, 2026, at 8 a.m.
Friday, April 24
6 p.m. – Captain Thomas Schook (U.S. Coast Guard, ret.), U.S. Coast Guard Color Guard, and National Anthem by Cypress Bay High School Band.
Saturday, April 25
12 p.m. – Welcoming Home Ceremony featuring Colonel Connie Christensen (U.S. Army, ret.), Robert Atkins (U.S. Army), John “Chickie” Donohue (Merchant Marine, ret.), Mrs. Carter the mother of Medal of Honor recipient and Private First Class Bruce Carter (U.S. Marine Corp), and a Huey flyover.
6 p.m. – Bruce Eisner (U.S. Air Force, ret.) and Civil Air Patrol Raptor Squadron Color Guard.
Sunday, April 26
2 p.m. – Lieutenant Steve Amarant (U.S. Navy, ret.), Commander Tom Melville (U.S. Navy, ret.) and Town of Davie Police Department Color Guard.
6 p.m. – Leland Upshaw (U.S. Marine Corps) and Stranahan High School MCJROTC Color Guard.
Where: Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 SW 65th Way, Davie, FL 33314
Who: Town of Davie, Florida and Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs
Why: The Moving Wall is a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial “The Wall” in Washington, D.C.
First introduced in 1984, it was created to bring the memorial experience to communities across the country. The traveling memorial offers visitors the opportunity to locate a loved one’s name, pay tribute and make a free name rubbing from the etching on the wall.
For more information about this event, please email pio@davie-fl.gov. Media staging area is available.
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