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Thursday, November 5, 2026

Aiken's first Veterans Day Parade is Saturday

Plus, Savannah River Site opens registration for its 2027 tours.

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Parade

If you want to honor veterans this weekend, the Aiken County Veterans Council is hosting Aiken's first Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. along the downtown Aiken parade route. Tri-County Business Review events calendar

Aiken-area community events run from Nov. 7 to Dec. 5

  1. Nov. 7Aiken's first Veterans Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m.
  2. Nov. 25Volunteer opportunities are available for the meal.
  3. Nov. 26Come to the Table Thanksgiving meal runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  4. Dec. 4North Augusta Christmas Tour of Homes starts with a candlelight tour, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
  5. Dec. 5Christmas Tour of Homes continues from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sources: the event's listing, WJBF, Post and Courier

SRS tours

's Tours and Protocol Office is inviting the public to sign up for 2027 tours, with 21 driving tours and two in-depth walking tours planned. The historic tours of cover the relocation of residents as SRS construction began. WJBF

Thanksgiving

The Salvation Army of Aiken is hosting its Come to the Table community Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aiken's First Baptist Church on Chesterfield St. North. If you can help, volunteers are needed Nov. 25 and Thanksgiving Day, and you can call 803-641-4141 to coordinate a food donation. WJBF

Home tour

North Augusta's 38th annual Christmas Tour of Homes, sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, runs Dec. 4 and 5 and supports North Augusta students. The home of the city's arborist, Roy Kibler, and his wife, Michelle, is a stop. Post and Courier

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  1. Sun., Nov. 8Aiken holds its first Veterans Day parade; Irmo beats South Aiken 39-0
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  4. Wed., Nov. 4Fairfield Street Bridge should be replaced, SCDOT analysis says
  5. Tues., Nov. 3Hotel Aiken work begins; PAM Health rehab hospital opens Nov. 17
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Aiken's first Veterans Day Parade is Saturday

Plus, Savannah River Site opens registration for its 2027 tours.

The TLDR

  1. Aiken's first Veterans Day Parade is Saturday at 11 a.m.
  2. Savannah River Site opens 2027 tour registration
  3. Salvation Army needs Thanksgiving meal volunteers
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