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 2024.
Celebrate Veterans Day by attending an event near you.
This page will be updated as information becomes available.
2024 Veterans Day Events
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 Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, for its 105th year with an estimated 20,000 participants from across the U.S. marching up Fifth Avenue.The Marine Corps is this year's featured service for the event, which 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.
Stand Up for Heroes, a production of the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival, returns at 8 p.m. on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Lincoln Center. This year’s performers include Jim Gaffigan, Norah Jones, DJ Questlove, Marc Normand, Jon Stewart, Patti Scialfa, Jerry Seinfeld and Bruce Springsteen, with more to be announced. The event will also highlight inspiring actions by U.S. armed forces members and veterans. Stand Up for Heroes details
Washington, D.C., and Environs
Arlington, Virginia: National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery
The 71st annual National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery will be held on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Attendance at the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns will be limited to official participants only. The wreath-laying will be followed by an observance program in the Memorial Amphitheater. Seating for this portion of the observance program will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery details
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
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: 30th Anniversary Celebration
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will mark the 40th anniversary of the “Three Servicemen” statue and the 20th anniversary of the In Memory plaque on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at 1 p.m. at its annual Veterans Day at The Wall ceremony. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Veterans Day Observance details. You can also learn more at the VVMF Facebook page and at VVMF.org.
World War II Memorial
Commemorate Veterans Day at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, 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. World War II Memorial Veterans Day observance details
Elsewhere across the U.S.
Alabama
In Birmingham, the city's 77th National Veterans Day Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, downtown. Birmingham National Veterans Day Parade details
In Mobile, the Veterans Day events on Monday, November 11, 2024, will begin with a flag raising at 7 a.m. The parade downtown begins at 10 a.m. Mobile Veterans Day Parade details
The Town of Elberta Veterans Day Observation Parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024.
Arizona
In Mesa, the theme of the East Valley Veterans Parade, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, will be “Arizona Heroes – Global War on Terrorism.” East Valley Veterans Parade, Mesa, Arizona, details
The city of Prescott’s 2024 Veterans Day Parade will be held downtown on Monday, November 11, 2024. Opening ceremonies will take place at 10:30am on the stage at the intersection of Cortez St. and Union St., with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. This year’s parade theme is Protecting Our Country, Serving Our Communities, and Honoring Our Veteran First Responders. Prescott, Arizona, Veterans Day Parade details
Arkansas
The Downtown Hot Springs Veterans Day Parade will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024.
In Fort Smith, the 2024 Regional Veterans Day Parade & Celebration will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Chaffee Crossing Historic District. U.S. Senator John Boozman has declared this as Arkansas' largest Veterans Day celebration. The Veteran Honors Ceremony begins at 10 a.m., and the parade begins at noon. Fort Smith, Arkansas, 2024 Regional Veterans Day Parade & Celebration details
California
In Jurupa Valley, the Veterans Celebration Parade and Festival begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, starting on the corner of Mission and Rubidoux Boulevard.Jurupa Valley Veterans Celebration Parade and Festival details
Colorado
The Denver Veterans Day Parade will be 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday November 9, 2024, at Civic Center Park. There will also be a Veterans Day 5K/10K Run Walk and 10K Rippetoe Rucksack Challenge from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Denver Veterans Day Parade and Festival details
In Loveland, the Veterans Day Parade begins at 11:11 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2024. Loveland Veterans Day Parade – Loveland, CO
In Parker, the Veterans Day Concert is 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 9056 E. Parker Road. Veterans Day Concert – Parker, CO
Connecticut
A Veterans Appreciation Coffee Social is planned for 10-11 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central Street, Bristol. Veterans and their guests are invited for fellowship and refreshments. Open to all who have served, their families, friends and supporters. Call 860-584-7790 with any questions.
Delaware
The Hagley Museum & Library in Wilmington offers free admission to current military members, veterans, and their families on Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9-11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Come to the visitor center upon arrival. Hagley Museum & Library Veterans Day weekend information
Florida
In Orlando, the 2024 Veterans Day Parade will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024. The parade route begins at Robinson Street and Orange Avenue. Orlando Veterans Day Parade details
The Tampa Veterans Day Parade, one of the largest parades honoring veterans in Florida, will begin at10 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024. Tampa Veterans Day Parade details
Georgia
The Georgia Veterans Day Observance Ceremony is planned for 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Azadi Galleria at the Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown Atlanta, prior to the Veterans Day Parade. The event will include military and veteran speakers. Georgia Veterans Day Observance Ceremony details
The Georgia Veterans Day Parade will be from 11 a.m.-noon in Midtown Atlanta. Georgia Veterans Day Parade details
Illinois
The Quincy Veterans Parade will take place from 12th & Maine to 5th & Maine on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Quincy Veterans Parade details
Kansas
The 105th Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade is 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, stepping off at Fourth and Cherokee streets. 105th Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade details
Kentucky
The Kentucky Veterans Day Parade will be noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, in downtown Louisville. Kentucky Veterans Day Parade details
Maryland
The Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade steps off at noon Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Washington Monument, ending at War Memorial Plaza. Wreath layings are planned at the Washington Monument and at the Black Soldiers Monument. The parade’s grand marshal is Col. Louis Walters of the Maryland National Guard. Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade details
The Salute to Veterans Parade will start at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 305 Queen Anne Street in La Plata. La Plata Salute to Veterans Parade details
Mississippi
The Waveland Veterans Parade begins at noon Saturday, November 9, 2024, on Coleman Avenue. Waveland Veterans Parade details
North Carolina
The Carteret County Veterans Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, on Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City. Carteret County Veterans Day Parade details
South Carolina
The Anderson County Veterans Parade will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday November 10, 2024 at 400 South McDuffie Street. Anderson County Veterans Parade details
Tennessee
The Morristown, Tennessee, Veterans Day Parade begins at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Elks Lodge. Morristown, Tennessee, Veterans Day Parade details
Texas
The Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade takes place Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Fair Park following a massing of the colors and the 11th hour (11 a.m.) ceremony. The parade will start around noon. Military vehicles and equipment, veterans organizations, and civic and corporate displays will be available for viewing at 9:30 a.m. and will be dismantled after the parade. The 2024 parade theme is "Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the All Volunteer Force." Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade details
Virginia
The Virginia's Veterans Parade starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, in downtown Roanoke. Virginia's Veterans Parade details
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