The second annual fundraiser benefiting the “WW1 Mobile Museum” on Veterans Day Night, Nov 11th, from 6pm-9pm at the Collin College Frisco Conference Center. There is an opportunity for volunteers to assist with the event, which includes dinner. This is the sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a4dabad2fa1f58-wwimobile
The special guest speaker, US Marine Corp wounded combat veteran Jacob Schick!
Please plan to attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 1st at 6:30pm, as the Frisco Mayor & City Council recognizes this year’s Frisco Distinguished Veteran, Dick Peasley.
City Council Chamber
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
6101 Frisco Square Blvd.
Frisco, TX 75034
The event will be held at the Frisco Veterans Memorial located at Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX 75033, on November 11, 2022 at 11:00AM.
Our guest speaker is Buford ‘Boots’ Bagby, who was awarded three Purple Hearts while serving in Vietnam.
The American Legion Post 178 Color Guard and cadets from the Lebanon Trail Navy National Defense Cadet Corps presented the Nation’s Colors and service flags at the Frisco Freedom Fest.
Photo courtesy of Cadet Seaman Emma Ward.
The Post 178 Color Guard and Lebanon Trail Navy National Defense Cadet Corps had the honor of presenting the Nation’s Colors and Service Flags during the opening ceremonies of the 2022 Frisco Freedom Fest. The Independence Day celebration in the City Hall Plaza had live entertainment, local vendors, and The Taste of Frisco, featuring more than 20 local restaurants.
Post 178 and the Cadet Corps also manned an information booth in the ‘Patriotic Vender Village’ which included more than 20 local participants. In addition to discussing membership opportunities, cadets shared information about their program.
Festivities concluded with one of the largest fireworks shows in North Texas.
The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.
On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson.
The first recorded use of the name “Independence Day” was not until 1791 and Independence Day celebrations only became common after the War of 1812. By the 1870’s. Independence Day had become the most important secular holiday on the American calendar and has transformed into what is known as the 4th of July today.
From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades, and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.
Mayor Jeff Cheney and the Frisco City Council will present a proclamation at the April 5, 2022, Council Meeting recognizing National Vietnam War Veterans Day (March 29, 2022).
All veterans are Invited.
George A Purefoy Municipal Center
First Floor Council Chambers
6101 Frisco Square Blvd.
Frisco, TX 75034
Suggested arrival is between 6:30 and 6:45 pm. Proclamations/ public recognitions are presented right after the invocation and pledge, at the beginning of the meeting.