Originally published: 2025-10-09T21:31:13+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.
The Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) hosts the annual National Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony commences at 11:00 a.m. ET with a Presidential Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by Veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries.
To ensure fitting tributes occur across the country, VA and the VDNC encouraged communities and nonprofit organizations to host VA-approved Veterans Day observances. This year, 56 communities across 28 states will host VA-recognized Veterans Day observances to pay tribute to America’s heroes.
Each regional site receives a supply of Veterans Day posters, military ceremonial support from the Department of War (DoW), and a certificate from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in their event programs.
After Veterans Day, if you are interested, learn how to apply for your community to become a regional site in 2026.
The list of VA-recognized regional Veterans Day sites for 2025 is below. Can’t make it to a regional site? Many local Veterans Day ceremonies and parades are held nationwide. Check your local news TV stations and websites, Veterans organizations and charities, or access VA’s events calendar for more information.
2025 Veterans Day regional sites
Alabama
- Huntsville, Alabama
- National Veterans Day Parade
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Mobile, Alabama – Mobile County
- City of Montgomery
Alaska
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
- Anchorage, Alaska
Arizona
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Scottsdale, Arizona
California
Colorado
- Loveland Colorado
- Veterans Memorial, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
Florida
- Bunnell, Flagler County, Florida
- Veterans Memorial Park, Oldsmar, FL
- Oldsmar, Florida
- Ponce Inlet, Volusia County, Florida
- H.C. Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr. Veterans Museum
- Tampa, Florida
Georgia
- Georgia Veterans Day Association – Atlanta, Georgia
- Kennesaw, Georgia
- American Legion Post 77
- Covington, Georgia
Indiana
- Oak Hill Cemetery – City of Evansville
- Evansville, Indiana
Kansas
- Leavenworth City with Leavenworth County, Kansas
- Baldwin City, Kansas
Maryland
- Annapolis, Maryland
- City of Brunswick, Maryland
- Veterans Memorial Park, Ocean Pines, Maryland
- Salisbury, Maryland
Massachusetts
- Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Fall River, Massachusetts
- City of Gardner, Massachusetts
- Gardner, Massachusetts
Michigan
- Oscoda County
- Mio, Michigan
Minnesota
- Mankato National Guard Armory
- Mankato, Minnesota
Mississippi
- Gulfport, Mississippi
- Biloxi, Mississippi
- Pass Christian, Mississippi
- Long Beach, Mississippi
Missouri
- City of St. Louis, Missouri
- City of St. Robert,Missouri
- Hollister R-V School District – Veterans Day Ceremony
- Hollister, Missouri
- Butler County Veterans Memorial Wall in Poplar Bluff, Missouri
- Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Montana
- Lincoln, Montana – Lewis & Clark
- Lincoln, Montana
New Hampshire
- Town of Atkinson, NH
- Atkinson, NH
New Jersey
New York
- Stone Ridge Fire Company
- Stone Ridge, NY
North Carolina
- Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Harnett County, North Carolina
- Lillington, North Carolina
Oklahoma
Oregon
- Douglas County, Oregon
- Roseburg, Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
- City of North Charleston
- Mission BBQ
- Columbia, South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
- Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
- Central Texas – Killeen, Texas; Harker Heights, Texas; and Copperas Cove, Texas
- Harker Heights, Texas
Virginia
- Farmville, Virginia
- Southside Hampton Roads Cities of Virginia
- Norfolk, Virginia
Washington
Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Its Veterans is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government.
