TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- Communities across East Texas are honoring veterans with a variety of events: from parades and ceremonies to raffles and car shows. Nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and schools are joining in celebrations taking place throughout the week and on Veterans Day itself.

Here’s a look at some of the events that are paying tribute to this year's Veterans Day:

Athens • Nov 8: Athens, TX VFW Post 7103 invites participants to honor veterans who've passed by placing flags, lunch will be provided after. • Nov. 11: Athens, TX VFW Post 7103 invites veterans for a free drink, knife set raffle and pin. • Nov. 11: The East Texas Arboretum will be holding a community ceremony, live music and complementary lunch.

Bullard • Nov. 8: The American Freedom Museum is hol

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