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Veteran's Day in the USA is November 11 - Veterans Day Offers
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
ALHAMBRA: Veterans Day November 11, 2025, 10-11:30 a.m. to be celebrated at Alhambra Park. The annual veterans ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Alhambra Park, 500 N. Palm Ave. The City of Alhambra and American Legion Post 139 host the annual ceremony which includes continental breakfast at 10 a.m. followed by the ceremony at 11 a.m. The public is welcome. cityofalhambra.org
AMERICAN CANYON: Veterans Day November 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. City of American Canyon Community Center Gym, 100 Benton Way. Includes presentation, invocation and guest speakers. Keynote Speaker, Student performances, veterans service organization booths, and refreshments, Free, cityofamericancanyon.org | veterans
ANAHEIM: Veteran’s Day Tribute, November 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at 241 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA. Annual event normally taking place on Nov.11. Free, anaheim.net
ANAHEIM: Veteran's Day Flags of Honor November 7-11, 2025, at Eucalyptus Park in Anaheim Hills. Remembrance Ceremony November 8, 2025, 10 a.m. 200+ U.S. flags stand in solemn formation to honor our heroes. The flags fly for three days so visitors can walk through the field to read the posted dedications attached to each flag. Location: 100 N. Quintana Drive, Anaheim, CA. Free, Sponsored by Anaheim Rotary Club. facebook.com/ AnaheimHillsRotaryClub/ | veterans
ANTIOCH: Rivertown Veterans Day Parade memorial at the Antioch Marina November 11, 2025. Pancake Breakfast at the Antioch Veterans Memorial, 5 Marina Plaza, L Street at 8 a.m. is hosted by the Antioch Rivertown Veterans Lions Club. Veteran's Day Ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m. The Parade starts at 11 a.m. at the Marina heads east on Second Street. deltaveteransgroup.org | veterans
ATASCADERO: Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial November 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. Live music and a community BBQ hosted by Kiwanis follow the ceremony. visitatascadero.com | veterans
AUBURN: Veterans Day Parade Honoring Vietnam War Veterans November 11, 2025, 10:50 a.m. Parade begins at the corner of Lincoln Way and Cleveland Street and proceeds down Lincoln Way. The parade pauses at Central Square at 11 a.m. f0r a brief patriotic ceremony with the release of doves, followed by a fly-over (weather permitting), a three volley rifle salute followed by TAPS. The parade resumes onto High Street and end at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. auburnveteransparade.org
BALDWIN PARK: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 1 p.m. honoring all Veterans from the community during a very special ceremony. Held at Morgan Park, Morgan Park, Cesar E. Chavez Amphitheater, 4100 Baldwin Park. Free, baldwinpark.com
BEAUMONT: Veterans Day Celebration & Parade November 11, 2025, 10 a.m. Parade begins at Beaumont & 12th St. and ends at the Beaumont Civic Center, 550 E. 6th Street where the ceremony takes place at 11 a.m. All welcomed! Free, beaumontca.gov
BREA: Brea Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 10-11 a.m. at Brea Veterans Memorial. Join the Brea community t0 pay tribute to all military heroes, including veterans, active duty and those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country. Location: Civic & Cultural Center. 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA. Free, cityofbrea.gov
BURBANK: Veterans Day Ceremony and War Memorial Dedication November 11, 2025, 10:15 a.m. concert with Burbank Community Band and flyover by Condor Squadron; 11 a.m. ceremony at McCambridge Park War Memorial. Free Event, burbankca.gov | veterans
CARLSBAD: Veterans Day Parade and Military Review presented by Army & Navy Academy November 11, 2025. Tribute to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Location: 2605 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA. Free, armyandnavyacademy.org
CARMEL: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 11 a.m. Ceremony in Devendorf Park on Ocean Avenue, honoring our veterans, sponsored by the Carmel by the Sea chapter of the American Legion. alpost512carmel.org
CARSON: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. held in Veterans Park. Keynote speech. Location: 2400 Moneta Ave, Carson, CA. Free, ci.carson.ca.us
CERRITOS : Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 10 a.m. The community is invited to attend the City of Cerritos Veterans Day Ceremony near the Cerritos Veterans Memorial in the Cerritos Civic Center. Patriotic selections performed by the Cerritos College Community Band, City Council and dignitary comments, wreath laying, and a moment of silence. In addition, children's patriotic crafts will be offered. Parking is available at the Civic Center. Parking is available at the Civic Center. Event will occur rain or shine. Location: 18125 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA. Free, cerritos.us
CHOWCHILLA: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Liberty Courtyard, Community Building at 5443 B Street, Chowchilla, CA. Free, cityofchino.org | veterans
CLAREMONT: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 11 a.m. at Memorial Park. Keynote speaker is CPT Manuel Alvarado. Location: 840 N. Indian Hill Boulevard, Claremont, CA. ci.claremont.ca.us
COLTON: Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2025, 10 a.m. Parade starts on O Street, Head North and end at 'D' Street. Light refreshments at the Colton Downtown Paseo, located at 135 West Valley Boulevard. Honor Ceremony immediately following the parade at Fleming Park, 525 N. La Cadena Drive. Free, ci.colton.ca.us | veterans
COMMERCE: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 9-11 a.m. at Commerce City Hall. Ceremony followed by light refreshments. Location:2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, CA. Free, commerceca.gov
CUPERTINO: Veterans Day Memorial November 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Memorial Park. Location: 10110 Parkwood Drive, Cupertino, CA. cupertinoveteransmemorial.org
DOWNEY: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 10-11 a.m. at The Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way. The City of Downey will be holding its annual Veterans Day Ceremony. City officials will be present to take part in this special event and the public is invited to attend to help honor and pay tribute to those who have served our Country. downeyca.org | veterans
DUARTE: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Thorsen Park, honoring all who served. Location: Thorsen Park, 2801 Huntington Drive. accessduarte.com | veterans
ELK GROVE: Elk Grove Veterans Day Parade & Picnic November 11, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Join Cosumnes CSD and the Elk Grove American Legions with a ceremony, parade, and community picnic. Parade at 11:11 am at Cosumnes CSD Administration Building, 8820 Elk Grove Blvd. Community Picnic following the parade at Elk Grove Park, 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Picnic sites 9A & 9B Open to the public First come, first served. cosumnescsd.gov | veterans
EASTVALE: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 8 a.m. at American Heroes Park. Recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Location: 6608 Hellman Ave., Eastvale, CA. Free, facebook.com/ EastvaleChamberofCommerce
FAIRFIELD: Veterans Day Parade "Forever Grateful" & Commemoration Ceremony November 11, 2025 at 10 a.m. At 10 a.m. listen to a patriotic concert. The Veterans Day Parade assembles at 12:30 p.m. at Webster and Kentucky Street. The parade route: Kentucky Street to Great Jones then turn up Texas Street to Washington. visitfairfieldca.com
FALLBROOK: Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2025, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. begins at corner of Fallbrook Street and Main Avenue, and ends at Alvarado Street. At 11 a.m. there's a ceremony at Village Square. At 12 p.m. Noon veterans can attend a free lunch at VFW Post 1925. Fallbrook, CA. Free, fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org
FOLSOM: Wayne Spence Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2025, 9 a.m. Starts at E. Bidwell Street to Natoma Street. At the Folsom Lions Park the parade concludes with a brief ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Folsom City Lions Park. Free, folsom.ca.us
FOLSOM: Folsom Ice Rink November 7, 2025-January 2026 in Historic Downtown Folsom. Come have fun at the circular, 7,000-square-foot rink with REAL ice. Enjoy fire pits, Santa's Cottage and more! $, historicfolsom.org/ice-rink/
FONTANA: Veteran's Day Celebration November 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Steelworkers Auditorium. Location: 8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA. Public invited, free, Events.FontanaCA.gov
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Veteran's Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 10 a.m. at Veteran's Park. Location: 17635 Los Alamos Street, Fountain Valley, CA. Free, fountainvalley.gov
FRESNO: Veterans Day Parade, Largest Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2025, 11:11 a.m. in front of Fresno City Hall. Pre-program starts at 10 a.m. The goal is to honor all of our service men and women in a huge show of appreciation each year. centralvalleyvdp.org
FULLERTON: Fullerton Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony November 11, 2025, 9-11 a.m. Parade begins at Harbor Blvd and Wilshire Avenue. The ceremony is held next to the War Memorial. Free, cityoffullerton.com
GREENVILLE: Annual Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2025, 10:30 a.m. The parade begins on Main Street and crosses Highway 89 with the ceremony being held on Main Street, Greenville, CA. Free, eventbrite.com or indianvalleychamber.org
HOLLISTER: Veteran's Day Parade November 11, 2025, 1:30 p.m.; 11 a.m. Veterans Appreciation Ceremony and Banner Presentation at Veteran's Memorial Building Plaza.; 12 p.m. Noon BBQ Lunch $20 & veterans are free; 1:30 p.m. Veteran's Day Parade. downtownhollister.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 11 a.m. at Pier Plaza. Flag ceremony, music and dignitary speeches. Join the City of Huntington Beach and American Legion Huntington Beach Post 133. Location: Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street, paid parking at Huntington City Beach next to Huntington Beach Pier. Free, hbpost133.com
IRVINE: Veterans Day November 11, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. Location: 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA. Free, cityofirvine.org/ specialevents or call 949-724-6606.
IRWINDALE: Veterans Day Ceremony - November 11, 2025, 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial. Location: 5050 N. Irwindale Avenue, Irwindale, CA. Free, irwindaleca.gov
JACKSON: Jackson Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2025, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Downtown Jackson, Jackson, CA. ci.jackson.ca.usd
LAGUNA NIGUEL: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Sea Country Senior & Community Center. Special guest: Judge Richard E. King, "Vietnam, A Journey Back, Part II". Location: 24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA. Free, cityoflagunaniguel.org
LA HABRA: Veterans Day Program November 11, 2025, 11 a.m. at Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd. The formal part of the program starts at 11 a.m. All are invited to attend this free event, lahabracity.com
LAKE ELSINORE: Veterans Day Observance Ceremony November 11, 2025, 9-10:30 a.m. at Lake Elsinore Stadium, 500 Diamond Drive. Army Veteran Norman Swonden is Keynote Speaker. Free ceremony, lake-elsinore.org
LAKE FOREST: 36th Annual Veterans Day Program November 11, 2025, 11 a.m. at El Toro Memorial Park South Coast. Keynote speaker is U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Gerald Freibrun. Location: 25752 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest, CA. Free, public invited, occemeterydistrict.com
LA VERNE: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 11 a.m. at Veterans Hall. Location: 1550 Bonita Ave., Free, cityoflaverne.org
LAWNDALE: Annual Field of Honor November 6-12, 2025 at Lawndale Civic Center, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA. lawndale.ca.gov
LOMITA: Veteran's Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Veterans Park. Keynote speaker, Sergeant Jeff Velasco from the Lomita Sheriff's Station. Location: 25700 Walnute, 257th Street & Walnut, Lomita, CA. Free, lomita.com
LOS ANGELES (HOLLYWOOD HILLS): Forest Lawn Veterans Day Celebration November 11, 2025, 11 a.m. Keynote speaker, patriotic music, family friendly performances, public invited. Location: 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA. forestlawn.com
MANHATTAN BEACH: Veterans Day Multi-Generation Ceremony November 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Manhattan Beach Veterans Monument, Ardmore and Valley Drive. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. citymb.info
MARYSVILLE: Yuba-Sutter Veterans Day Parade "Supporting Our Troops, Past, Present and Future" November 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Parade follows D Street in Historic Downtown Marysville. Breakfast 7-10 a.m. at Elks Lodge; BBQ Lunch following parade at River's Edge Pub. facebook.com/ yubasutterveteransdayparade/
McCLELLAN: Veterans Day Open Cockpit at McClellan Park November 11, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Explore the cockpits of historic aircraft and learn about their fascinating history. Location: Aerospace Museum of California, 3200 Freedom Park Drive, McClellan, CA. $18, veterans $15, aerospaceca.org
MERCED: Merced County Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2025, 1 p.m. Opening Ceremony; Parade begins at 2 p.m. along Main Street in downtown Merced, starting at Calimyrna Avenue and ending at O Street. All entries honor the military veterans of Merced County. co.merced.ca.us/1585/Veterans-Day-Parade
MILPITAS: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 9-10 a.m. Location: Veterans Plaza at Milpitas City Hall 455 E. Calaveras Blvd. between City Hall & Community Center. ci.milpitas.ca.gov
MORAGA: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 9-10 a.m. at Moraga Commons Veterans Memorial, 1425 St. Marys Road, Moraga, CA. moraga.ca.us
MURRIETA: Field of Honor November 8-15, 2025 at Town Square Park, Jefferson & Kalmia downtown Murrieta, CA (take the Ca Oaks/Kalmia exit west off the I-15) murrietafieldofhonor.com
NEWPORT BEACH: Veterans Day BBQ November 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Post 291. M Street Band 12-4p. BBQ is sold with a $15 deal. Location: 215 15th Street, Newport Beach, CA. No reservations required, al291.com
ORANGE: Field of Valor November 8-13, 2025. Opening ceremony Nov.8, 11:30 a.m.; Marine Corps Birthday Nov.10, 11 a.m.; Veterans Day Ceremony Nov.11, 11 a.m.; all events at Handy Park, 2143 E. Oakmont Ave., Orange, CA. Free, communityfoundationoforange.org
OROVILLE: Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2025, 11 a.m. on Montgomery St. from 5th St. visitoroville.com
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2025, 3:30 p.m. at Ramon Road and Palm Canyon Drive to Alejo Road. psveteransday.com
PALO ALTO: Veterans Day Recognition Event November 11, 2025, 5-6 p.m. Location: David & Joan Traitel Building, Stanford University at the Hoover Institute Welcoming Pavilion, 435 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA. Free, public invited, cityofpaloalto.org
PERRIS: Day Out With Thomas Train Festival at Southern California Railway Museum November 1, 2, 8, 9 & 11, 2025. $22.85 - $26.85, ticketwebdowt.com
PETALUMA: Petaluma Veterans Day Parade and Flyover November 11, 2025, 12 p.m. Event begins with music in Walnut Park. The parade starts at 1 p.m. At 2:45 p.m. the service offers prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance and guest speakers at Walnut Park, 201 Fourth Street. petalumaveteransparade.com
PICO RIVERA: Veterans Ceremony November 11, 2025, 10 a.m. Pico Rivera Veterans Memorial & Eternal Flame, 9001 Mines Avenue. Free, pico-rivera.org
PINOLE: Veterans' Day Memorial and Flag Retirement Ceremony November 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Fernandez Park. There is no charge to retire a flag. facebook.com/cityofpinole
PLACENTIA: Annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony November 11, 2025, 10-11 a.m. at Civic Center, 401 East Chapman Avenue. Special guest speakers, patriotic music, and recognition program. Free, placentia.org
PORTERVILLE: Veterans Day Parade "250 Years of Freedom" November 11, 2025 at 10 a.m. on Main Street. Free to see, facebook.com/ profile.php?id= 61577997826042
PORTERVILLE: Veterans Day Run 5K/10K, November 11, 2025, 7:30 a.m. in front of City Hall, 291 N. Main Street, Porterville, CA. $28, $10 for veterans. ci.porterville.ca.us or runsignup.com
REDLANDS: Redlands Veterans Day Celebration & Parade November 11, 2025, 9 a.m. RHS on Redlands Blvd. and Citrus Ave. to Jennie Davis Park. Veterans Day Observance at Jennie Davis Park at 10:45 a.m.
REDWOOD CITY: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025 at Courthouse Square. Car Show at 10 a.m.; Ceremony at 11 a.m. Also Toys for Tots Collection Day - drop off unwrapped toys in coordination with the USMC 23d Reg. Location: 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA. Free, calegion.org/ calegion-calendar/
ROHNERT PARK: Veterans' Day Celebration November 11, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane. Free admission, rpcommunityservices.org
SACRAMENTO: City of Sacramento Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2025, 11 a.m. traveling east on Capitol Mall. Free, calvac.org or cityofsacramento.org
SACRAMENTO: Veteran's Day Ceremony Honoring the 250th Birthdays of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. November 11, 2025, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at California State Capitol. Location: 1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA. Free, calvac.org
SAN DIEGO: Veteran's Day Parade November 11, 2025, 10 a.m. on N. Harbor Drive. sdvetparade.org
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY / PACOIMA: Veteran's Day Parade November 11, 2025, 11:11 a.m. San Fernando Mission Blvd. and Laurel Canyon Blvd. This is the largest Veterans Day event for vets in Los Angeles County. sfvveteransdayparade.com
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Military Veterans Luncheon November 11, 2025, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Town Center Hall Plaza. Complimentary pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., followed by a formal program at 10 a.m. Free event, santafesprings.org | veterans
SAN JOSE: 107th Annual Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2025, 12 p.m. Opening ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the reviewing stands in front of Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Parade begins at 12 p.m., traveling from intersection of Almaden Boulevard and Santa Clara Street. sjveteransparade.org
SANTA CLARITA: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 11 a.m. at Veterans Historical Plaza. Changing of the Flags, speakers and musical entertainment. Location: 24275 N. Walnut Street. For more information visit santaclaritaveterans.com.
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Military Veterans Luncheon November 11, 2025, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Town Center Hall Plaza. Complimentary pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., followed by a formal program at 10 a.m. Free event, santafesprings.org
SANTA MARIA: Freedom Monument Veterans Memorial Ceremony November 11, 2025, 10 a.m. Location: In front of the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 S. McClelland, Santa Maria, CA. Free, santamaria.com
SIMI VALLEY: Veterans Day at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library November 11, 2025, 11 a.m. Honor guard, live music, and program with keynote speaker Retired Army Sergeant Eric Donoho. Outdoor events and the program are free to attend; reservations are recommended.
STANTON: Veterans Day Ceremony & Breakfast November 11, 2025, 9 a.m. at Stanton Civic Center. Location: 7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton, CA. Pre-registration required: StantonCA.gov/VeteransDay
TEMPLE CITY: Veterans Day Celebration November 11, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at Temple City Park. Location: 9701 Las Tunas Dr. Temple City, CA 91780, ci.temple-city.ca.us
VENTURA: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2025, 11 a.m. at Ventura County Veterans Memorial. Location: 800 South Victoria Avenue (Victoria Ave. & Telephone Rd.) Ventura, CA. Free, gcvf.org/ veterans-day
YORBA LINDA: Brick Laying Veterans Day Memorial November 11, 2025 at Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial. The event is open to the public. Location: 4756 Valley View Ave., Yorba Linda, CA. Free, yorbalindaveteransmemorial.com
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