Nov. 1: Chelsea/Dexter veterans festivities at the Chelsea Community fairgrounds

Veterans gather at the Chelsea Community Fairgrounds for a special dinner.
File photo. Veterans gather at the Chelsea Fairgrounds for a special dinner.

The 17th Annual Veterans Day Celebration for Chelsea and Dexter veterans will take place on Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. in the Chelsea Community Fairgrounds Service Center Building.

This annual event is free to all branches of the Armed Forces, and the Service Center building is handicap accessible.

“Join fellow veterans for an afternoon of comradeship and good times,” according to the invitation.

There will be door prizes, a raffle and a 50/50 as well as lots of food.

The event is open to Chelsea and Dexter area veterans only.