Communities across the country pull out all the stops to honor their veterans through a variety of programs and events. Find out how and where you can celebrate Veterans Day in 2025.
Celebrate Veterans Day by attending an event near you.
2025 Veterans Day Events
Washington, D.C., and Environs
Arlington, Virginia: National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery
In its 72nd year in 2025, the annual Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery begins at 11:11 a.m. each November 11. The ceremony commences with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (limited to official participants only). The observance continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with speeches and a parade of colors by veterans organizations. Seating for this portion of the program will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery details
World War II Memorial
Commemorate Veterans Day at 9 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and pay tribute to the more than 16 million men and women who served with the U.S. armed forces during WWII. WWII veterans will lay wreaths at the Freedom Wall in remembrance of their fallen brothers and sisters. World War II Memorial Veterans Day observance details
United States Navy Memorial
A Veteran’s Day Wreath Laying is planned for 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the United States Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. United States Navy Memorial Veterans Day Wreath Laying details
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: 30th Anniversary Celebration
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., hosts its annual Veterans Day at The Wall ceremony in cooperation with the National Park Service to pay tribute to all U.S. service members. The observance takes place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Veterans Day Observance details. You can learn more at the VVMF Facebook page and at VVMF.org.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., typically hosts a Veterans Day Ceremony & Wreath Presentation to honor all veterans who served in the Korean War. More details will be listed here as they become available. Korean War Veterans Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony details
New York City
The nation's largest Veterans Day event, the New York City Veterans Day Parade hosted by the United War Veterans Council, will return on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, for its 106th year with an estimated 30,000 participants from across the U.S. marching up Fifth Avenue. It will run from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. between 26th and 48th streets in Manhattan. New York City Veterans Day Parade details.
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Since you are out and about, make sure to check out all of the Veterans Day discounts available to veterans and their families.
