Lonsdale American Legion - MN

06/05/2026

Now serving Arnold Palmer ice tea and Dunkin’ Donut iced coffee! Come on down to the Lonsdale legion and have one on this hot day!

06/02/2026

Father's Day Raffle
Get tickets at The American Legion. Lonsdale mn.

05/30/2026

It’s BINGO Saturday! Come on down to the Lonsdale Legion tonight and have some fun! Fun group of clients. Cold drinks and warm smiles! Starts at 6:30! Kitchen opens at 5:00!

05/30/2026

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05/22/2026

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05/16/2026

It is BINGO tonight at 6:30 pm! Come and join us at the Legion. Kitchen opens at 5!

05/16/2026

Armed Forces Day honors current active-duty servicemembers on the third Saturday of May.

As Memorial Day especially honors deceased military veterans and those who died in action, and Veterans Day living veterans, Armed Forces Day especially honors current active-duty servicemembers on the third Saturday of May. Here are some other facts about the holiday, which takes place this year on May 16.

1. President Harry Truman first instituted Armed Forces Day in 1950. When the separate departments for each military service branch were placed under the new Department of Defense in the late 1940s, it was decided that there should be one all-inclusive service day to recognize the uniformed branches and those who serve in them.

2. During the first Armed Forces Day, highlights included B-36 bombers flying over the capitals of every state; 10,000 troops and veterans marching in Washington, D.C.; and more than 36,000 participating in a parade in New York City. (CNN)

3. President John F. Kennedy officially made it a national holiday in 1961. (CNN)

4. Many countries observe some form of the holiday to honor their own armed forces. (Wikipedia)

5. Armed Forces Day is part of Armed Forces Week leading up to it, as well as of Military Appreciation Month.

6. The American Legion rekindled the World War I-era Blue Star Banner program after 9/11 for the families of those serving on active duty; Armed Forces Day is the perfect time to hold a Blue Star Salute for servicemembers and their families.

https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/library/2024/may/seven-things-you-didnt-know-about-armed-forces-day

05/12/2026

National Poppy Day®
FRIDAY May 22, 2026

Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. The American Legion Family brought National Poppy Day® to the United States by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day.

On the Friday before Memorial Day, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation's uniform.

The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms.

Led by the American Legion Auxiliary, each year members of The American Legion Family distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation to support the future of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.

Pick up your poppy today! Located at many Lonsdale businesses - donations accepted.
All donations benefit local veteran programs!

05/10/2026