{"id":7656,"date":"2026-02-19T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=7656"},"modified":"2026-02-19T19:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:30:00","slug":"2026-regional-veterans-day-observance-applications-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=7656","title":{"rendered":"2026 Regional Veterans Day Observance applications now open"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tni-source-date\"><strong>Originally published:<\/strong> 2026-02-19T19:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EDITOR\u2019S NOTE: Applications for 2026 Regional Veterans Day Observance are now closed.<\/h2>\n<p>VA and the <a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/veterans-day\/veterans-day-national-committee\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Veterans Day National Committee<\/a> (VDNC) invite cities, towns and non-profit organizations that wish to host local Veterans Day Observances to apply to be recognized as official Veterans Day Regional Sites.<\/p>\n<p>Regional observances\u2014such as parades, concerts, ceremonies, and educational programs\u2014highlight the vital contributions Veterans have made to our nation\u2019s history and culture.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Apply?<\/h2>\n<p>Approved sites receive:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Official Veterans Day posters.<\/li>\n<li>Military ceremonial support (as available) from the Department of War.<\/li>\n<li>A certificate from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in their program.<\/li>\n<li>Recognized regional sites are announced every year on VA\u2019s website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In 2025, 56 regional sites across 28 states hosted VA-recognized Veterans Day observances.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Criteria<\/h2>\n<p>Regional sites are selected based on continuity, regional impact and community involvement. To review the full criteria for selection, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/veterans-day\/regional-sites\/\" rel=\"noopener\">the Veterans Day Regional Site webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/veterans-day\/regional-sites\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Regional Sites Application<\/a> and submit it by May 2, 2026, to the address listed on the form or email it to vetsday@va.gov. Selected sites will be notified by email when they are selected.<\/p>\n<p>For questions about the application process or the Veterans Day Regional Site Program, contact the National Veterans Outreach Office at vetsday@va.gov.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/145192\/2026-regional-veterans-day-observance-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. 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