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Marion County Veterans' Hall of Fame Inaugural Ceremony

Marion County Veterans' Hall of Fame Inaugural Ceremony is a community event taking place on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Auditorium in Ocala, Florida. Tickets start at Free. Organized by Marion County Government.

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Date & Time

Thursday, March 19, 2026

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Location

Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Auditorium

2232 NE Jacksonville Rd
Ocala, FL 34470

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Admission

Free

Organized By

Marion County Government

Government & Public Services • Ocala, FL

About This Event

The inaugural Marion County Veterans' Hall of Fame ceremony honoring local service members with speeches and recognition. Part of the Marion Celebrates America 250 "Liberty Lives Here" initiative, this event launches a permanent veterans' oral-history archive preserving the stories of Marion County's military veterans for future generations.

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