Veterans Day services on tap for Saturday

The annual Veterans Day Services will be held Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Monument, 51 Monmouth St., Red Bank.

The service is sponsored by the mayor and Borough Council of Red Bank, veterans, patriotic, civic, fraternal, and religious organizations.

The Red Bank Regional High School band and choir will perform, followed by speakers from military and civilian sectors.

The principal address will be given by Brig. Gen. Michael Mazzucchi, deputy to the commanding general for systems acquisition and director of CECOM Systems Management Center.

There will also be the traditional placing of floral arrangements at the monument by participating organizations.

In case of inclement weather, the services will be held indoors at the Red Bank Elks Lodge No. 233, 40 W. Front St.