2023 Events

A “Week in the Park” Event

Comedy in the Park: Laughter is Good for the Soul

• When: Nov. 10, 2023
• • Time: Event opens 5:30 p.m., Show starts at 6:30 p.m.
  • Tickets:
    • Free for Active Duty with ID
    • $15 recommended donation

In collaboration with the University of West Florida, Veterans Memorial Park is proud to present “Laughter is Good for the Soul, an Evening in the Park with the GIs of Comedy.” This will definitely be an epic show on a Friday night in the Park! Leave the little ones at home and make dinner reservations for after the show. Come back in the morning for the Veterans Day Ceremony and bring the entire family.

Our Comedians for the Evening: The GIs of Comedy.

The GIs of Comedy are a comedic troupe of troops, who have taken their love of their country and brought it to the comedy stage. Quite simply, as the motto says, they’re Standup Comics. All Veterans. Still Serving Their Country. One Joke At A Time. Thom Tran, Jose Sarduy, and Tom Irwin are the Original GIs of Comedy. Since the team was created, nearly a dozen new members have joined the team from all different branches including the US Army, US Air Force, US Navy & US Marine Corps. All professional comedians trying to bring laughter to their brothers and sisters who are still in uniform.

Their mission and goal is to help heal their fellow soldiers with their comedy, and to bring laughter to all those who have supported the people who wear the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. The team has performed in nearly two dozen countries, over 30 continental states, and to THOUSANDS of fans.