The University of Central Arkansas and the City of Conway are presenting the 15th Annual Veterans Day Celebration on November 9, 2012. The event will be held at the UCA Practice Field next to Estes Stadium.

The event promises to be spectacular complete with entertainment, vendors and free food! The Red Cross and Be the Match Marrow Donor Program will be on site to for those community members wishing to honor our veterans by participating.

The Guest Speaker will be Major General William D. Wofford, the Adjunct General, Arkansas National Guard and member of the Governor’s Cabinet. Major General Wofford is a recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal. Miss Arkansas 2010, Alyse Eady, will be performing the National Anthem. Eady is an anchor on Today’s THV This Morning.

Mayor Tab Townsell will provide a proclamation during the ceremony.

The Veterans Day is working to make the ceremony and event an success. Currently, the committee is accepting sponsorship applications for those individuals and businesses wishing to become a part of this event honoring our men and women in the armed services should contact Shaneil Ealy at sealy@uca.edu or 501.450.5376.

For more information on the Veterans Day celebration as it comes available, please visit  uca.edu/veteransday