On this Veterans Day, we salute our Veterans and extend our gratitude for their service. They are our relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers. These individuals committed to a cause larger than their own and accepted the challenge to defend our Nation.
Find some of the many Veterans Day 2015 ceremonies and events being held nationwide below.
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National:
- Veteran Benefits Event Calendar
Alabama:
- Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System East Campus (Tuskegee, AL) – Central Alabama Veterans HCS will hold a Veterans Day Program and Dedication of the Vietnam Veterans monument recently placed on the grounds of the Montgomery Campus by the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 607. Local Community leaders and Maxwell Air Force leadership will participate in the event.
- Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center (Tuscaloosa, AL) – Veterans Day Program co-sponsored by the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center and the Veterans Memorial Park Association of the Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority.
Alaska:
- Alaska VA Healthcare System (Anchorage, AK) – The Alaska VA Healthcare System will hold a Women Veteran Recognition Ceremony at the Muldoon Clinic combined with a media roundtable immediately following the ceremony. The celebration will start with an Information Fair from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the actual ceremony beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Ceremony will begin with a tribute to the late Marcella Vreeland 1LT Marine Ret. followed by the keynote speaker Retired Air Force Col Jane Serie who was also a nurse at The White House. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony
Arizona:
- Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (Tucson, AZ) – Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) will be hosting a Veterans Day concert on November 11 starting at 2 p.m. in the Rose Garden Courtyard. The Tucson VA is partnering with the City of Tucson and various other Veteran Service Organizations in the 2nd Annual “Hats off to Hero’s” taking place on November 12.
- Sierra Vista, AZ 21st Annual Veteran’s Day Parade 9 AM
Arkansas:
- Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (Fayetteville, AR) – VHSO is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 10.
California:
- Los Angeles Veterans Day Run
- San Francisco VA Health Care System (San Francisco, CA) – November 10, the San Francisco VA Health Care System hosts its annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Keynote speakers will be Norissa McLorin, US Marine Corps Veteran, Stewart Barbee, Army Veteran, Suzanne Gordon, renowned author/journalist.
- Central California VA Health Care System (Fresno, CA)
- Fresno Veterans Day Parade. Start Time: 10:00 on-site (reviewing stand across from Fresno City Hall) DAV hosts annual Veterans Day Luncheon/Gift Distribution for Inpatients and Community Living Center Residents – Location: Fresno VAMC 10:00 am-2:00 pm
- Walk of Honor Memorial Unveiling Ceremony Saturday, Nov 14, 2015 Time: 10:00am-Noon at Fresno VAMC
- VA Long Beach Healthcare System (Long Beach, CA) – Veterans Day/Welcome home event on campus for community and Veterans.
- Desert Hot Springs will have a ceremony at our Veterans Memorial Park beginning at 10:00.
- Palm Springs will have a parade downtown beginning at 3:30.
Florida:
- C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center (Bay Pines, FL) – Veterans Day Ceremony
- Miami VA Healthcare System (Miami, FL) – Veterans Day Ceremony at University of Miami Nov. 11, Miami Beach Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11
- Orlando VA Medical Center (Orlando, FL) – Veterans Day Ceremony at the Viera Outpatient Clinic.
- West Palm Beach VAMC (West Palm Beach, FL) – 11/6-11/12/15-Veteran Star Spangled Display in West Palm Beach VAMC atrium
- Tampa VAMC (Tampa, Florida) Welcome Home Event and Veterans Day Parade starting at 10:00am
- Downtown Orlando is having a Parade on Sat. Nov. 14. It starts at 11:00
District of Columbia
Georgia:
- Atlanta VA Medical Center (Decatur, GA) – On November 10, the Atlanta VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Day ceremony to honor area Veterans and their families. The ceremony will take place in the Pete Wheeler auditorium from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. The medical center will also host a Vietnam War Certificate of Honor for residents of the Community Living Center. The event will take place at the Pete Wheeler auditorium from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (Augusta, GA)
- 50 Year Celebration for Veterans living with a Spinal Cord Injury for fifty or more years. November 9, 2015
- Augusta Vet Center Open House and Information Fair -November 9, 2015
- Veterans Day Program -November 10, 2015. Event to honor all Veterans and Veteran employees. Key-note is Major Peter Way, (RET) Disabled US Army Veteran.
- Veterans Day Parade -November 11, 2015
Illinois:
- Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (North Chicago, IL) – Joint “Welcome Home”/Veterans Day celebration. Co-hosted with local community college. Event will be loacted at community college. The entire event will include a ceremony, wich will include FHCC leadership and a keynote address from a former POW. There will also be a resource fair highlighting Veterans benefits.
- Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital (Hines, IL) – Voluntary Service will be disturbing a small gift on November 10 for all inpatients; Another volunteer group will also be coming on November 10 to provide a special gift to the female Veterans in the Women’s Clinic.
- Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (Chicago, IL)
- November 10, 8 a.m – 3 p.m. Over 700 Veterans are expected to attend the event which will feature opportunities for our Veterans to learn about services offered by the VA as well as numerous local social service agencies. Breakfast and lunch will be served, flu shots will be available, clothing and other comfort items will be distributed.
- November 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Veterans Day Observance
- Marion VA Medical Center (Marion, IL) –
- November 5, Veteran Town Hall with VBA
- November 7, Evansville Stand Down with local Vet Center
- November 10, 2 p.m. Veteran Receptions in Marion IL and Evansville IN
Indiana:
- Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (Indianapolis VA Medical Center) – Veterans Day Outreach Program evening of the 10th, Veterans Day parade route Outreach Display/engagement. Event will be held at the Indiana War Memorial.
Louisiana:
- Alexandria VA Health Care System (Alexandria, LA) – Events held on the beautiful, historic grounds of the Alexandria VA Medical Center – Program, Parade and Picnic.
Maryland:
- Rockville Veterans Day Ceremony
- Ocean City Veterans Day Ceremony
- VA Maryland Health Care System (Baltimore, MD) – – Participation in Baltimore City’s Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony – Dr. Adam M. Robinson, Jr., Director of the VA Maryland Health Care System, will be the key note speaker for the City’s Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11.
Massachusetts:
- Marblehead Veterans Day Town Hall – 188 Washington St, 11:00am – 2:00pm – Congressman Seth Moulton, Sebastian Junger, Professor Andrew Bacevich
Michigan:
- Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (Saginaw, MI) – Women Veteran Programs and a special Veterans Day Event planned for Women to be held at our VAMC on November 7
- John D. Dingell VA Medical Center (Detroit, MI) – The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit will host our annual Veterans Day program for patients, staff, volunteers, on November 10 at 11:00 a.m.
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (Ann Arbor, MI) – Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11 at 9:30 a.m.. For the past 15 years, the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System has held a Veterans Day Ceremony in partnership with the University of Michigan Tri-Service ROTC Units. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Major General Michael Lehnert, USMC (ret).
Minnesota:
- Minneapolis VA Health Care System (Minneapolis, MN) – The medical center will hold a special program on Nov. 11 at the medical center with tributes and music, 2:30-3:30 pm. Keynote by Maj. Gen. George Steiner (ret) and the 451st US Army Brass Band.
- St. Cloud VA Health Care System (St. Cloud, MN) – Veterans Day Observance Ceremony, 1:30 p.m., Bldg. 8 (Auditorium), St. Cloud VAHCS, St. Cloud, MN.
Missouri:
- Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital (Columbia, MO) – On November 8, Wade Vlosich, Medical Center Director at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, Mo., will be an honored guest at the University of Missouri Joint ROTC Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade will proceed through town from the university campus to the Boone County Courthouse where a brief ceremony will be conducted. The parade and ceremony conclude a 24-hour vigil by Air Force ROTC cadets.
- John J. Pershing VA Medical Center (Poplar Bluff, MO) – The Poplar Bluff VAMC (John J. Pershing VA Medical Center) is involved in the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, in collaboration with the local Veterans Council; media will attend
- Kansas City VA Medical Center (Kansas City, MO) – A Veterans Day Salute at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum with KCVA in attendance. The 2015 Veterans Day Salute features special guest Joseph L. Galloway. His detailed account of the Vietnam War while embedded with the Command Unit of the 1st Cavalry Division became a runaway New York Times best-seller and then, in 2002, film starring Mel Gibson, We Were Soldiers. There will a Special appearance by the National Anthem Girl, Janine Stange, who made history last year singing the national anthem in all 50 states. Following the Veterans Day Proclamation by Independence Mayor Eileen Weir, witness a rare flyover of vintage military aircraft by the Heart of America Commemorative Air Force (CAF), a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and showing historical aircraft.
Mississippi:
- G.V. (Sonny) – Montgomery VA Medical Center (Jackson, MS) – The VA Medical Center will hold its annual Veterans Day and Wall of Honor Program. The Wall of Honor is a continuing tribute and recognition program to honor Mississippi’s Veterans. This year’s guest speaker will be former Mississippi Governor William Winter who is a U.S. Army World War II and Korean War Veteran.
Montana:
- VA Montana Health Care System (Fort Harrison, MT)
- Nov. 10:
– Fort Harrison: Veterans’ Canteen Service hosting observance with recognition of a Veteran from each branch of service
– Fort Harrison: Birthday Cake and observance for Marine Corps’ 240th Birthday - Nov. 11:
– Helena: POW-MIA-KIA Field of Honor observance
– Helena: Myrna Loy Center (Veterans Transform Anguish into Art; “Reclaimation” by Nan Parsons)
– Fort Harrison: Meal for Inpatient Veterans with card thanking them for their service
– Miles City: local community groups provide meals & service for residents of the Community Living Center (long-term care)
– Boulder: Jefferson High School National Honor Society will host an event to honor local Veterans.
– Billings: dedication of the VA Billings Clinic Patriot Wall
– East Helena: annual Veterans Day parade hosted by the local VFW
- Nov. 10:
New Mexico:
- New Mexico VA Health Care System (Albuquerque, NM) – On Nov. 11, a Veterans Day parade of historic military vehicles, marching groups and various local organizations will pass through the campus of the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, N.M., starting at 9 a.m. From there, the parade will move to the New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial at 1100 Louisiana Blvd. for a 10 a.m. Veterans Day Ceremony.
New York
- New York America’s Parade
- Albany Veteran’s Day Parade
- Buffalo Veterans Day Parade, held Saturday, November 7 at 11am on Delaware Avenue.
- Buffalo VA Medical Center – Tuesday, November 10 at 1pm, at 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215; Freedom Hall, room 301.
Veterans Day Ceremony with Vietnam Veteran Michael Militello providing keynote address in an interactive forum. - Canandaigua VA Medical Center – Veterans Day Observance, “Missing Man” ceremony performed by Veterans from the Knights of Columbus and Jim Worthing patriotic music concert to salute Veterans. Voluntary services and medical center leadership will be represent at these events.
- Northport VA Medical Center – Celebration of Veterans Concert and luncheon (hosted by Dignity Memorial) – 1 p.m. 11/10
- Stand For The Troops benefit concert, happening on Veteran’s Day in NYC at 7PM, at the New York Society For Ethical Culture http://www.sftt.org/
New Hampshire:
- Manchester VA Medical Center
- 11/9: Veteran Stories in the Voices of Veterans: Panel will consist of WWII, Afghanistan, OEF/OIF/OND, and Air Guard Veterans.
- 11/11 Veterans Day Program
North Carolina:
- Asheville VA Medical Center (Asheville, NC) – – The Asheville VA will be hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11
- Durham VA Medical Center (Durham, NC)
- Veterans Day Ceremony for Community Living Center Veterans, hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. General Lusk of the North Carolina National Guard has been invited to speak.
- Carolina Preserve Veterans Choir will offer a performance for our Community Living Center Veterans.
- Blue Star Mothers will be presenting an activity for our Community Living Center Veterans.
- Fayetteville VA Medical Center (Fayetteville, NC) – Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade
- Salisbury VA Medical Center (Salisbury, NC) Veterans Day event
Ohio:
- Chillicothe VA Medical Center (Chillicothe, OH) – Veterans Day Parade on VA grounds
- Dayton VAMC – 7:00am – 10:00am Pancake Breakfast Bldg305, 11:00am Veterans Day Ceremony, 11:30am Skyline Chili
- Cincinnati, Ohio Veterans Day Commemorative Program 11:00, Veterans Park, 6303 Harrison Ave.
Oklahoma:
- Oklahoma City VA Health Care System (Oklahoma City, OK) – Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 6th
Oregon:
- Statewide Oregon Veterans Day Events
Pennsylvania:
- Central Pennsylvania Veterans Day events
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System – On November 9, the Homeless Veterans’ Opinions of Integrated Care Environments (H-VOICE) photo exhibit will be on display at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System’s University Drive campus from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
- Coatesville VA Medical Center – On November 6, the Coatesville VA Medical Center will host the Veterans Parade as part of its annual Veterans Week celebration. Former Prisoners of War of World War II and the Korean War will serve as Grand Marshals.
- Erie VA Medical Center – On November 7, Erie VAMC will host the annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony.
- Lebanon VA Medical Center
- On 11/10/2015, Lebanon VA Medical Center will host its sixth Town Hall in Dauphin County from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Linglestown American Legion Post 272.
- On 11/12/2015, Lebanon VA Medical Center will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony in the main campus chapel at 10:00 a.m. to recognize the selfless service of Veteran patients and staff.
- Philadelphia VA Medical Center (Philadelphia, PA) – On November 8, 2015, the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC will participate in the first City of Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade, which will take place at 12:30 p.m. in Center City.
- VA Butler Healthcare (Butler, PA) – Open House event for the newly relocated Cranberry Township Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (900 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 900 Cranberry Township, PA 16066) – on Friday November 6, 2015, from 11am-1pm.
- Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center (Wilkes-Barre, PA) – “The VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA, will host a Veterans Day Ceremony on November 10. Staff Sergeant Eric Darling, 109th Field Artillery, Army National Guard, will serve as the Keynote Speaker, with Staff Sergeant Tracie Slempa, 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment providing soloist vocals.
Puerto Rico
- Town of Arecibo on 9:00 AM. Beginning at the Town plaza and ending at Casa Ulanga, where Veteran Service Providers will be gathered to welcome them home, thank them for their service and provide an orientation of Veteran services. All veterans, their family and veteran supporters are welcome to join us.
- Fort Buchanan, Guaynabo Community Club at Fort Buchanan Veterans Appreciation Day and Claims Clinic 8:00AM – 4:00PM
South Carolina:
- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (Charleston, SC)
- Saturday, November 7 at 10:30 a.m.: Annual Charleston Veteran’s Day Parade.
- Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m.: Unveiling and dedication ceremony for a sculpture donation being made to the facility by U.S. Navy Veteran and Artist Dr. Edward Byrd. The sculpture is of a young Marine cared for by Dr. Byrd during Vietnam who returned to the battlefield and was killed in action a short time later.
- Wednesday, November 11: The Fisher House Charleston is holding its 2nd annual Veterans Day Celebration on the evening of November 11.
- Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center (Columbia, SC) – 10 to 11 a.m.: Veterans Appreciation Day
South Dakota:
- Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (Sioux Falls, SD) – November 11 annual Sioux Falls Community Veterans Day Program. November 11 quarterly Service of Remembrance for families of recently deceased Veterans.
Tennessee:
- Memphis VA Medical Center (Memphis, TN) – Participation in the Memphis Veterans Day Parade in downtown Memphis, Tennessee
- Mountain Home VAMC/Johnson City (Mountain Home, TN) – Veterans Day Program
- Nashville Veterans Day parade on Broadway in Nashville at 11:00 a.m Wednesday, November 11th
Texas:
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (Houston, TX) – Houston VAMC participating in Veterans Day Parade
- Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (Temple, TX) – Veterans Day Ceremony with special guest speaker Marine Veteran David Villarreal who is a survivor of five major brain stem cell strokes.
- El Paso VA Health Care System (El Paso, TX) – EPVAHCS float and staff will participate in the annual City of El Paso Veterans Day Parade. Our float is being built as the Eagle Scout project for a member of Troop 248, Fort Bliss, Texas on November 7.
- West Texas VA Health Care System (Big Spring, TX) – West Texas VA Health Care System will co-host an event in Big Spring, TX honoring West Texas Veterans in conjunction with Howard College and various community partners.
- Dallas Forth Worth National Cemetery 3:00 PM Veterans Day Program
Utah:
- VA Salt Lake City Health Care System (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Taylorsville Veterans Day Parade, November 11th. VA employees and Veterans will march in the parade.
- The Women Veteran’s “Grit to Glamour” event will be held on November 10th at the Zions Bank corporate ballroom.
Vermont:
- White River Junction VA – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Virginia:
- Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center (Richmond, VA) – Richmond VAMC- 11/10 – The Veterans Day Program will be at 11am followed by the Marine Birthday celebration.
- Williamsburg, Virginia Combined Veterans Organization Veterans Day Ceremony, 11/11, 10:00am at the Veterans Tribute Tower, Discovery Park Blvd. Colonial Williamsburg annual Veterans Day Parade, 11/11. All Veterans assemble in front of the Capitol Building, Duke of Gloucester (DOG) Street, behind the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum at 4:00pm.
Washington:
- Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center (Walla Walla, WA) – The Walla Walla VA Medical Center (VAWW) will hold a Veterans Day Recognition Event to recognize the “Veterans Who Live In Our Community”.
- Lynnwood, Washington Veterans Day ceremony @ 44 AV W & Veterans Way (194 st SW) 11 AM
West Virginia:
- Clarksburg Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center – The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center will be participating in two events on Veterans Day. Veterans Day Parade in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Veterans Day ceremony at Jackson Square in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
- Martinsburg VA Medical Center (Martinsburg, WV) – – The Martinsburg VA Medical Center will be having a Veterans Day Celebration on November 7 beginning at 8 a.m. with a 5K/1K run with a formal ceremony at 11 a.m. followed by a Pee Wee football team scrimmage. Our guest speaker for the ceremony is Major General, Medical Corps, United States Army Director, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
- Beckley VA Medical Center (Beckley, WV) – November 6, the Beckley Department of Veterans Affairs will host a ribbon cutting and open house for their new Adult Day Health Care Unit at 200 Veterans Avenue, Beckley, West Virginia.
- Huntington VA Medical Center (Huntington, WV)
- November 10,Sun Salutation Yoga presentation at 10 a.m. on the lawn in front of our Mental Health Clinic. A Musical Tribute program, open to Veterans, families and the community, will follow at 11 a.m. in the Recreation Hall, featuring noted local singers and musicians, school children, and local press will be invited. The program will conclude with a reception, and at noon, the Marshall University Drum Line will perform on the front steps of the medical center. At 3 p.m., leadership will honor employees who are Veterans at a special reception in the Recreation Hall.
- November 11, Veterans Day parade and program
Wisconsin:
- Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Milwaukee, WI) – Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 11, which features Army Veteran Roshandran Mahendran, our deputy EMS manager who emigrated to America.
- Tomah VA Medical Center (Tomah, WI) – November 10, 2015 begins at 10 a.m. in our Chapel. Veterans Day Ceremony / Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony / WWII Vet History Project / Honor Flight Keynote. The President of our local Honor Flight organization will keynote our Veterans Day ceremony
- William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital (Madison, WI) – November 13 Veterans Day-themed event at the hospital. Event will include a multi-media tribute to all Veterans associated with the Madison VA Hospital, including both patients and Veteran staff. Keynote speaker is Capt. (ret.) Bill Albracht, author of the book Abandoned in Hell, and recipient of three Silver Star medals, five Bronze Stars, and three Purple Hearts. Also featured will be the Madison VA Hospital’s innovative My Life, My Story program, which captures Veterans’ life stories in their medical records
- WDVA Chippewa Falls Veterans Day ceremony 11/10/2015 1 p.m. Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls, 2175 E. Park Ave., Chippewa Falls.
Wyoming:
- Sheridan VA Medical Center (Sheridan, WY) – Veterans Day event at facility.
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Thank you to all who have served and are currently serving. It is people like you who keep America great as you protect our fundamental freedoms. Thank you.
What about las.vegas nevada what’s going on here?
It there a Bonus check in the Mail for our vets? And a salute for Our families or ?
Nothing in that big hole in the middle of the country? For Kansas, http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/Here-are-the-Veterans-Day-events-across-Kansas-this-week-342227471.html And to all veterans-Happy Veterans Day and thank you for all that you have done and that you still do.
Where and what time will there be a Veterans Day ceremony near Bullhead City AZ,86442?
Thank you
I didn’t know Hawaii was not a part of the United States, anymore. Being that Pearl Harbor is in Hawaii and every branch of the military with thousands of soldiers living in Hawaii, you would think Hawaii wouldn’t be overlooked, again. Wow, some things never change.
There are no times to the events and the States and Counties VA advisers should be aware of these events. I never know what is going on with anything with Veterans. The State and Counties never advise the Vets..My County VA adviser here in Hinds County,Ms.,We never hear from Her.I have to call, but can never get anything done.We need Veterans in these positions.Thanks.
What about Reno Nevada
The Central Texas Area Veterans Advisory Committee (AVAC), in partnership with local veterans’ organizations and the City of Killeen, will celebrate Veterans Day with a community parade. For the fifth straight year, the City of Killeen is designated a Regional Site for Veterans Day by the Department of Veteran Affairs Veterans Day Committee. A presentation Ceremony will begin the festivities at 10:30 across from City Hall. The ceremony will include the presentation of a proclamation designating Killeen, Texas as a Regional Site by CSM(R) Elijah King, Jr. to Killeen Mayor, the Honorable Scott Cosper.
Our theme for this year’s Veterans Day Parade is ““Duty, Honor, Country, – Soldier-For-Life – Honoring Our Vietnam War Veterans, Families, and Supporters”
Grand marshals for the parade are our Vietnam War Veterans. As partners in the 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War, we will recognize, thank, and honor Veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war (POW), or listed as missing in action (MIA), for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.
The parade starts at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, 2015 at City Hall in downtown Killeen.
RENO, NV: Veterans Day Parade Wed, Nov 11, opening ceremonies begin at 11:11am – On S. Virginia from 2nd to 5th. The Grand Marshall is Mr. Ivan Bell Woodford, Nevada’s oldest lving veteran at 105 years old. This year’s theme is “Honoring those who served and sacrificed to preserve freedom – WWII 70th Anniversary.”
I am a Veteran of 20 years and all I have to say is:
What is wrong with New Jersey. I do not see any events in this state. Do they even care?
a concerned Veteran.
I began a Veterans Day Program at the Carter County High School, in Ekalaka, MT, in 2008. We have held the program every year since, except 2012, and had a tremendous response from the community. We need to have these events so that our students realize the importance of our veterans and those serving today.
Nebraska is not mentioned – are there no events in Nebraska?
Veterans Ceremony 2.P.M. Mt. Soledad San Diego CA.
Pueblo of Acoma NM,87034 Events.
Is there a ceremony at the Great Lakes Veteran’s Cemetery in Holly Michigan
I would like to know Why Puerto Rico is not any were to be listed in any events any were is it that we dont exsis or is we are being ignor
The Viet Nam moving Wall will be in Oconomowoc WI Nov 12th through Nov 15th Open 24 hours a day See link below.
http://www.themovingwall.org/current_schedule.html
City of Oconomowoc — An Oconomowoc church congregation is doing all they can this year to make sure that veterans get their deserved recognition and gratitude.
Crosspoint Community Church, W380 N6931 North Lake Road, on Thursday, Nov. 12 is bringing a half-size portable replica of the Vietnam veterans memorial — known as the “Moving Wall” — to the church grounds and has a series of events planned to celebrate the wall’s arrival.
Dallas Fort Worth Area Events
Veterans Day parade will be in downtown Dallas
http://www.vetsdayindallas.org/plans.htm
Veterans Day Parade Fort Worth
http://www.tarrantcountyveteranscouncil.org/parade.html
Dallas National Veterans Day Run
http://www.veteransdayrun.com/register/dallas
For Children, Plano, TX, The Poppy Lady
Learn about this special day and the history of the red poppies
https://www.dallasheritagevillage.org/programs/childrens-programs/barnyard-buddies/
Honor our military on Veterans Day, meals and deals
http://www.guidelive.com/food-and-drink/2015/11/06/free-veterans-day-meals-deals-vets-active-duty-military
Grand Prairie Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Memorial
925 Conover Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 237-8100
http://www.grandfungp.com
What happens P.R.
New Jersey, I’m embarrassed and ashamed. Time to step up. Don’t you think?
Good morning. Puerto Rico is not listed and there are no events posted on this page. We have lots of activities locally here in the Island.
God bless us all. Myself and my three sons has contributed to the cause. I want to Thank all veterans.
Nothing for overseas, in particular England? Not all Vets live in the states.
What about overseas (Costa Rica )
Green Township VFW Post 10380 annual Veterans Day Commemorative Program will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 11:00, Veterans Park, 6303 Harrison Ave. Cincinnati Ohio. Active military, Veterans, families and friends are encouraged to attend.
21st Annual Veteran’s Day Parade
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
November 11th 9 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/1619224438340141/
Sierra Vista residents are invited to attend this parade to honor the area’s veterans and active duty soldiers.
The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. at Fry Boulevard and 7th Street and will travel east on Fry Boulevard to Veterans Memorial Park.
A short ceremony will take place at Veterans Memorial Park immediately following the parade.
I try on veterans day ti forget that I’m a disabled veteran, aftert the disrect I have had from the VA.
Nashville, Tennessee. We will have a huge Veterans Day parade down Broadway in Nashville at 11:00 a.m Wednesday, November 11th. Parade Co-Chairman (military) will be Retired LTG Hugh Smith. Parade Co-Chairman (music) will be Stella Parton.. The public is encouraged to attend.
Desert Hot Springs, CA will have a ceremony at our Veterans Memorial Park beginning at 10:00. The park is located at the corner of Palm Ave and Mission Lakes Blvd. in Desert Hot Springs.
Palm Springs, CA will have a parade downtown beginning at 3:30. More info here: http://www.visitpalmsprings.com/search?q=veterans%20day
Cathedral City, CA has a field of American Flags on display throughout the week. More info on Cathedral City’s “Healing Fields” here: http://www.discovercathedralcity.com/remember-our-nations-heroes-on-veterans-day-at-healing-fields-in-cathedral-city/ (this link refers to last years dates, but know that the display is open through Saturday.)
I was expecting to see a Veterans Day memorial service to be held at the DFW National Cemetary in Dallas, TX? I cannot find any information on it! Please advise
City of San Diego, CA has a huge parade for Veterans on Wed. Morning!
is there any events, in chino,ca or close
I would like to thank all the Veterans . Korea, Desert Storm, Vietnam, and current operation around the world for all they do to keep the world safe .Thank God for you.
How About WWII?
It’s a shame that the VA (Veteran Asassins) here in Boise, Idaho are out to kill its veterans and will not admit how poor the entire medical staff is. When you have issues and they bring in misfit specialist who give you an answer of “I don’t know what to do” and they leave it at that and the VA doesn’t care to figure out how to care for the problem, it’s pretty sad. This VA has a lot to be desired! Absolutely the poorest health care VA in the USA I have seen.
There are no activities listed for Puerto Rico. The territories of the USA should be included in the list of activities for veterans day.
If you are going to write such incomplete trash don’t write at all. Oregon? Delaware? Just another VA idiot
Kentucky?
why is it that the coast guard and merchant marines are vets but not a real military group (National Guards) unless they are injured while on duty(not combat) they need to be acknowgled
Where is DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) Robert Smith
November 8th at 1:00 PM at the Town of Florida Veterans Memorial Park, 214 Fort Hunter Road, Amsterdam, NY
Veterans Day service at the Town of Florida Veterans Memorial Park, 214 Fort Hunter Road, Amsterdam, NY on Sunday November 8th at 1:00 PM.
On Sunday November 8th at 1:00 PM the Town of Florida Veterans Memorial Park will host a Veterans Day service. Of special note will be a dedication ceremony for the new World War I monument. The park is located at 214 Fort Hunter Road, Amsterdam, NY in Montgomery County. Thank you!
VetsRock @ Mohegan Sun Connecticut. Hiring Our Heroes career fair, over 100 service organizations, free food, and a concert with Trace Adkins.
Anyone know anything going on in southeastern Massachusetts?
Veteran’s day ceremonies for Cookeville Tn.
why not list all the ceremonies at each of the several VA hospitals in Massachusetts?
what about Puerto Rico, the activity will be in Arecibo public plaza at 11:00am
Nothing listed for New Jersey???
While it’s nice that you put this together I’m surprised (and quite appalled) that you left out so many of the events in Birmingham, Alabama – the birthplace of Veteran’s Day. In addition to their Annual Awards Banquet the evening before and their World Peace Luncheon on the morning of the 11th; they also have the oldest and longest parade in the nation.
What about Kansas it has Leavenworth Has the largest Veterans Parade. West of the Mississippi
Hi,
Please add the Stand For The Troops benefit concert, happening on Veteran’s Day in NYC at 7PM, at the New York Society For Ethical Culture.
More info on our website: http://www.sftt.org/
In the press: http://www.villagevoice.com/event/nyc-stand-for-the-troops-7823862
Big parade in Tallahassee, FL featuring 6 bands including those from Florida St. Univ. and Florida A&M Univ. Various veteran organizations which will march as groups and feature military vehicles. The parade marshal will be a ‘local hometown hero’. One of the largest Veteran’s Day parades and celebrations in the state. Sponsored and funded by Viet-Nam Veterans Post 96, Tallahassee, FL.
I did not notice Veterans Day Event in Puerto Rico.
Is there anything in particular happening in Delaware? I know it’s a small state but there are still plenty of us here.
When is the VA parade in Columbia, SC? Where can I find activities and events for veterans in Columbia, SC?
Are there any events in or around Bullhead City AZ?
11 am to 2 pm Veteran’s Day ceremony at the Denton County Courthouse Square in Denton, Texas
Where is RI?
Sparta, Tennessee is having a Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 7th, starting at 10:00 a.m. The Knights of Columbus Council #14902 from St. Andrew Catholic Church will be marching with their banner in the parade.
Is there anything for the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida area? Thanks.
WHERE IS MY STATE…HAWAII????
The Vietnam Wall will be at Lady lake (the villages) Florida on Nov 10, 11th and the 12th.
Williamsburg, VA. Ceremony at the Veterans Tribute Tower, Discovery Park Blvd, New Town. Ceremony starts at 10:00am, “Rain or Shine”
Any events in Battle Creek, Michigan, thanks?
Combined Veterans Organizations, greater Williamsburg area, invites all to join us in Honoring Veterans, Past and Present, Weds, 11 Nov. 2015, 10:00am, “Rain or Shine”. Ceremony will be held at the Veterans Tribute Tower, Discovery Park Blvd., New Town, Williamsburg VA. Seating is available. Guest speaker Major James Icenhour, USAF (Ret)
Combined Veterans Organization Veterans Day Ceremony, 11/11, 10:00am at the Veterans Tribute Tower, Discovery Park Blvd, New Town, Williamsburg, VA.
Colonial Williamsburg annual Veterans Day Parade, 11/11. All Veterans assemble in front of the Capitol Building, Duke of Gloucester (DOG) Street, behind the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum at 4:00pm. Parade will go up DOG St to the Market Square. Any Veterans who are visiting in the Williamsburg area, please come and join us. This a very memorable and exhilarating parade to be involved in.
Veterans Day ceremony in Lynnwood Washington @ 44 AV W & Veterans Way (194 st SW) @ 11 AM November 11, 2015
Steuart Weller Elementary School Veterans Day Tribute at 1830 on 11 Nov 2015 in Ashburn, Virginia.
anything around Puyallup Washington
Rhode Island, thank you.
Is there anything going on in Honolulu, HI? Thanks.
Honolulu, HI
Seaford Veterans Day ceremony at Kiwanis Park, Nov 11 at 11 AM
Open House at both Nanticoke American Legion Post 6 and local VFW post appx 12:30 – 4PM
Events for November 11th in San Antonio, Texas please?Thanks.
Veterans Events for November 11 in San Antonio, TX please. Thanks.
I had the pleasure of going to the Greenville, SC VA Outpatient Clinic store and purchasing two hats for veterans in our church. One was a Korean vet the other Vietnam. I also put together certificates that the congregation will write thank you for your service notes on the back. These items will be presented to the vets in our Wed. evening church service. I encourage everyone to consider what they can do to say thanks to those who put it all on the line by risking their lives for us. – Rev Keith Wright USCG (Ret.) and Chaplain
ANY EVENTS AROUND CLINTON, ANN ARBOR OR ADRIAN, MICHIGAN?
is there anything going on near springfield missouri.. i usually dont attend such things but have been trying to get more involved with other veterans and events
Show Low, AZ
VA Ceremony in Humble, Texas 77338
STAND TALL & BE PROUD BROTHERS AND SISTERS !! Enjoy our day, & be thankful that we were chosen to come home. Much Love & Many Blessings
Statewide Oregon Veterans Day Events (updated daily) – http://www.oregon.gov/odva/Pages/2015-Veterans-Day-Events.aspx
I didn’t notice any listing for Veterans Day Events in Delaware?
What about Veterans day events in Asheville NC
You should add a couple of other Veterans Day Meals in PA
Texas Roadhouse (Glen Mills, PA) has free lunch
Ruby’s Diner Free breakfast or lunch
Hopefully administrators of this site will update their site to include these
Any parades in Washington D C?