Arcadia installs 78 banners to honor local military personnel

The City of Arcadia is displaying 78 banners along Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue to recognize local residents with ties to the U.S. Armed Forces. The city began installing the signs on Wednesday and will keep them up throughout November. Each banner features the name of a living military personnel member who has served in the country's armed forces.

In addition to the street display, local veterans are invited to a complimentary lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The meal is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at the Arcadia Community Center. The event includes a meal, patriotic entertainment, and special presentations designed to honor those who have served.

The city announced the events on Thursday as part of its annual recognition efforts. The banner program is a recurring feature for the municipality. It serves to publicly acknowledge the service of citizens currently enlisted or previously enlisted in the U.S. military.

The luncheon is open to local veterans. Attendees will receive a free meal as part of the celebration. The city will also host activities and presentations during the gathering.

The banners will line the streets of the city for the month. The installation process started on Wednesday. The project is part of the city's ongoing effort to connect the public with local military service members.