The Vietnam Moving Wall is visiting Aurora from Thursday, Nov. 7 through Monday, Nov. 11, on the grounds of West Aurora High School, 1201 W. New York St. Below is a schedule of events

Thursday, Nov. 7
At 8 a.m., the Vietnam Moving Wall will arrive in Aurora with escort to West Aurora High School by various veteran motorcycle groups.
At 1 p.m., public viewing begins. Open for viewing until dusk through Monday, Nov. 11.

Friday, Nov. 8
At 10:30 a.m., there will be a Vietnam Moving Wall Opening Ceremony
From 4 to 6 p.m., art show “Served,” will feature work on loan from The National Veterans Art Museum, in the Sauk Gallery, Room B140, inside, West Aurora High School
At 6 p.m., there will be a Veterans Assembly open to public
At 7:15 p.m. there will be a flag retirement ceremony (tattered, torn and faded flags accepted for retirement)
From 6:30 to 11 p.m., “A Salute to our Veterans” will be given, hosted by Presence Health/Fox Valley Region, at Pipers Banquets, call 630-801-2661 for ticket information.

Saturday, Nov. 9
At 2 p.m., there will be a ceremony at Vietnam Moving Wall to recognize and honor Gold Star families who have lost loved ones in war.
From 6 p.m. to midnight, everyone is welcome to Veterans Night Out at Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant in downtown Aurora for drinks and music. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

Sunday, Nov. 10
At 10 a.m., there will be a nondenominational healing service at the Vietnam Moving Wall.

Monday, Nov. 11
At 10:15 a.m., the Aurora Veterans Day Parade steps off in downtown Aurora with 10:30 a.m. program at Grand Army of the Republic Building.
At 2 p.m., there will be a wreath-laying ceremony for all branches of military at The Moving Wall.
At dusk, the event will conclude with closing ceremony at The Moving Wall. It will featuring a candlelight vigil and final march.