COLUMBUS, Ohio — Several communities across central Ohio are hosting parades and ceremonies this weekend in honor of Veterans Day.

Veterans Day is always observed on Nov. 11 each year and is a time for the country to recognize and honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve.

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Columbus — Monday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to noon

The National Veterans Memorial Museum will have actor Matthew Modine as its keynote speaker for the annual Veterans Day ceremony. Modine is best known for his roles in Stanley Kubrick’s Vietnam War film, "Full Metal Jacket," and the Netflix series "Stranger Things." The event is free. Tickets to a meet-and-greet with Modine after the

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