BATAVIA, OHIO (Nov. 3, 2026) - In addition to Clermont County's Operation Green Light initiative, the following events will be held in the area to honor veterans.
The Clermont County Council of the American Legion in conjunction with the Clermont County Veterans Service Commission will hold a parade in honor of local veterans along Main Street in downtown Batavia at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. The parade will travel eastward from Haskell Lane into the village once the program for veterans concludes. The program starts at 1:30 p.m. and will take place on the steps of the Common Pleas Court at 270 E. Main St.
The keynote speaker is Steve Balczo, Retired Marine Sergeant Major and Executive Director of the Clermont County Veterans Service Commission. Clermont County Commissioner David Painter will present a proclamation. Batavia Mayor Steve Staton will present a resolution renaming the bridge over the East Fork of the Little Miami River "Veterans & First Responders Memorial Bridge."
Vietnam Veterans Chapter 649 will hold its 34th annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11t at the Helicopter Memorial in Union Township's Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Glen Este-Withamsville Road and Clough Pike.
The Union Township Police Department Honor Guard will present the colors. During the ceremony, all veterans in attendance will be recognized by name and branch of service.
A golf cart will be available to transport attendees from the main parking lot to the Helicopter Memorial. In case of rain, the event will be moved to Shelter “A” at the opposite end of the park.