Auburn, Ala. - Auburn citizens are invited to attend the City of Auburn’s commemorative ceremony to be held at the Auburn Veterans Memorial on Monday, November 12, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The event will include a wreath laying ceremony along with performances by the Auburn University Choir directed by Dr. William Powell, the Drake Middle School Choir directed by Mr. Chris Deason and music from bagpiper Dan Drummond. Auburn Mayor Bill Ham, Jr. will officiate. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception will be held at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, located at 714 East Glenn Avenue.

Attendees are encouraged to park at Felton-Little  Park and the Douglas J. Watson Municipal Complex. Parking for the disabled will be available on Ross Street, between Glenn Avenue and Harper Avenue, which will be closed to through traffic during the ceremony. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the City Council Chambers at 141 North Ross Street.

Please join citizens in communities throughout the country on Monday, November 12, 2012 to honor our nation’s heroes. For more information about the event, contact the Economic Development Department at 501-7270.