The 2025 Victory Ball: Salute to Service gathered veterans, active-duty service members, New Orleans civic leaders, and distinguished guests on Nov. 7 at The National WWII Museum for a 1940s-inspired celebration honoring the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Presented by Timber and Peggy Floyd, the annual event also paid tribute to Americans of every generation who have served — and continue to serve — in the nation’s Armed Forces.
The evening swung into high gear with a spirited Salute to Service from the museum’s Victory Swing Orchestra and Victory Belles, alongside Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, who kept the dance floor buzzing. A musical revue brought wartime Hollywood to life with songs and skits from classics like “Hollywood Canteen” and “Meet Me in St. Louis,” while The American Sector Restaurant & Bar served up era-inspired cocktails and culinary delights.
During the event, Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Kenneth J. David took the podium to share stories of valor that connected the sacrifices of the World War II generation to those of today’s service members — encapsulating the true meaning of the celebration.
Proceeds from the annual Victory Ball support The National WWII Museum’s work preserving irreplaceable artifacts, expanding educational programs, and ensuring the stories of the American experience in the war that changed the world endure for future generations.
Fun Fact: The museum will be hosting The American Spirit Awards Celebration on June 4-6.
