Veterans Day: Events

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“Veterans Day 2020 Parades, Events and More”

Communities across the country pull out all the stops to honor their veterans through a variety of programs and events. With world events impacting the ability to gather in person, many parades or events have been canceled or modified to a virtual format for 2020. Check out the list below to find out how and where you can celebrate Veterans Day in 2020.

2020 Veterans Day Events:

New York Veterans Day Parade - Modified Event The United War Veterans Council, presenter of the annual parade, has developed a series of socially distant live events and an expanded list of virtual events for the New York Veterans Day 2020 celebration on November 11th. A full list of activities that will best replicate the spirit of the Veterans Day Parade are listed here as are instructions on how to watch the celebrations.

Northern Virginia Veterans Day Parade – Canceled The Northern Virginia Veterans Day Parade for 2020 has been cancelled. The next Veterans Day parade is planned for November 2021.

Phoenix Veterans Day Parade – Virtual The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade event on November 11th, 2020 will be virtual for 2020. This year’s virtual celebration, “USA, A Beacon of Liberty” will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube. Be sure to check the organizer website for updated information.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial – Virtual VVMF has announced that the 2020 Veterans Day Ceremony at The Wall will be an online ceremony only. The virtual commemoration begins online at 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 11th. Visit https://www.vvmf.org/honorservice for more details.

Navy Memorial - In Person The United States Navy Memorial will host a Wreath Laying Ceremony to honor and recognize Veterans who have selflessly served their country. This event is free and open to the public. The event will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the US Navy Memorial, located at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC. This event takes place outdoors.

City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade – Canceled The 21st annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade has been cancelled. The city will lay out an alternative plan to honor the community’s veterans, and more information can be found on the city’s website.

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony – Virtual On November 11, 2020, the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) will hold a virtual ceremony beginning at 11:00 am eastern. Visit www.njvvmf.org for more information.

The North Carolina Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony – Canceled The Veterans Council has voted to cancel this year’s parade. Look for information on next year’s activities at www.ncveteransparade.com.

Portland Veterans Day Parade – Canceled The Portland, OR annual Veterans Day Parade has been cancelled. Look for more details about next year’s event at www.veteransdaypdx.org.

Veterans Day Parade in Austin, Texas - In Person  The Austin Veterans Day Parade will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. The event begins at 9:30 am from the Ann Richards / Congress Avenue Bridge and travels up to the Texas State Capitol Building. Viewing is available all along Congress Avenue and the reviewing stand is located at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel at Congress and 7th. Following the parade will be a ceremony at the South steps of the state Capitol at 11 am. Attendees are expected to observe safety precautions. For more information go to austinveteransparadefoundation.org.

The Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade - In Person  The Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade will take place on Monday, November 11 at 11:00 am in downtown Dallas, TX. More information is available at http://vetsdayindallas.org/plans.htm.

Houston Veterans Day Parade - Pending

San Antonio, TX Veterans Day Parade – Canceled The Unites States Military Veterans Parade Association has decided to cancel the San Antonio 2020 Veterans Day Parade. Look for more information about next year’s parade at https://www.usmvpa.com/.

Team RWB Veterans Day 2020 WOD for Warriors – Virtual Team Red, White & Blue! WOD for Warriors is a functional fitness workout, hosted annually on Veterans Day to honor the men and women who have served our country. You may participate in-person with your local Team RWB chapter, use this link to find a WOD for Warriors event near you. Or you may complete the challenge virtually from home. Visit teamrwb.org/w4w for the workout and modifications.

Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan, Kansas - In Person The Veterans Day Parade organized by the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition will occur on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 9:30am. The public is invited to view the parade as it travels down Poyntz Avenue from Manhattan Town Center Mall to City Hall.  Per local ordinances, observe social distancing and wear masks. Participants are invited to breakfast at the American Legion Pearce-Keller Post No. 17 before the parade, veterans eat free. Following the parade there will be a ceremony honoring Korean War Veterans at City Hall. For more information visit the website.

Veterans Day Parade Fort Worth, TX - Modified Event  City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County officials will host a Veterans Day salute in Downtown Fort Worth on Wednesday, November 11. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the modified event is being dubbed a “Memorial Motorcade” by its organizer – the Tarrant County Veterans Council. This year there will be a procession of wheeled vehicles only. Participants should assemble on Panther Island by 10 am. The motorcade will commence at 11 am.

City of Winston-Salem Veterans Day Parade – Canceled  City officials have canceled the annual parade for 2020, but encourage residents to celebrate veterans by posting a photo on their social media accounts with the hashtag #WSLovesVets. Please include the veteran’s name, rank, military branch and years of service.

Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade – Canceled The 2020 Veterans Day Parade has been canceled, please check the city’s website for information about next year’s parade.

Indianapolis Veterans Day Parade – Virtual The Veterans Day Council will present a Veterans Day virtual service and awards ceremony to honor veterans. The virtual service will be live streamed online at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day. Join the service on Nov. 11, 2020 at 11 a.m. by visiting: VeteransDayIndy.org.

Knoxville, TN Veterans Day Parade – Canceled The 2020 Veterans Day parade in Knoxville has been canceled but officials may replace the event with a virtual celebration. Check the American Legion Post 2 website for more information.

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation Ceremony – Virtual  The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation will host a Veterans Day virtual ceremony and virtual Wreaths, Roses, and Ribbons donations. The virtual ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 11 at 11 a.m., and will be broadcasted on NJVVMF’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Speakers include New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, State Senator Vin Gopal, New Jersey Assemblyman Gordon Johnson, and Interim Adjutant General Dr. Lisa Hou, among others. The public is invited to contribute a virtual wreath, rose, or ribbon, which can be customized with a color and personal message. Each contribution will be shown during the virtual ceremony with each donor’s name and message.

TrueCar DrivenToDrive Program – Virtual  TrueCar is partnering with AutoNation and DAV (Disabled American Veterans) for its fourth annual DrivenToDrive program to help injured American veterans regain their independence and get back behind the wheel of a car. The program gifts a winner a brand-new vehicle, retrofitted to their needs and disability. The recipient nominees are provided by DAV, and the winner will be selected by TrueCar representatives and DrivenToDrive Ambassador and Army Ranger, Cory Remsburg. The virtual event awarding the 2020 winning veteran with a new vehicle will take place online on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, 2020. For more information see their website.

Apple Watch Activity Challenge – Virtual  Apple has scheduled its next Apple Watch Activity Challenge for November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. To complete this challenge, you have to complete a workout that is 11 minutes or longer. You can complete the workout using the Workouts app on Apple Watch or any other app that records workouts to the Health app. Activity Challenges allow Apple Watch users to collect virtual trophies available through the Achievements tab of the Activity app on iOS. There are also special stickers that can be used with Messages and FaceTime.

Wounded Warrior Project Veterans Day Event – Virtual  Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) will host “Honoring Our Warriors,” a virtual Veterans Day event taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m. EST / 10:30 CST / 8:30 PST on WWP’s Facebook Page and YouTube channel. Former NFL quarterback, ESPN commentator, and ‘Bachelor’ Jesse Palmer will host the event and musician Sara Evans is also joining the program with a special musical performance.

Military Exchanges, Commissary – Virtual Military Exchanges and Commissaries are joining together to host a special Veterans Day concert series premiering live on social media on Nov. 11, 2020. The performances start at 4 p.m. EST with a new musical guest on every hour until 11 p.m. EST. Some of the confirmed artists include Andy Grammer, Ashanti, Big Boi, Hanson, K Michelle, as well as Tank And The Bangas. Visit @NavyExchange Facebook page for the full schedule of concerts. Authorized exchange and commissary shoppers can find out more by following along on social media @ShopMyExchange; @NavyExchange; @MarineCorpsExchange; @CoastGuardExchange; and @YourCommissary.

Pro Football Hall of Fame – Virtual  The Pro Football Hall of Fame will host its annual Veteran’s Day event virtually in 2020 and a special admission offer (Nov. 1-15th) will be available for veterans and active military. The “Honor Our Nation’s Heroes” event will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 and the Hall of Fame will host Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter. You can find more information here.

Library of Congress Veterans History Project – Virtual The Library of Congress Veterans History Project will host a series of musical performances and discussion panels from November 6 through November 14, 2020. The events will premiere on the Veterans History Project’s Facebook page: facebook.com/vetshistoryproject.

National Veterans Day Observance – Virtual  The Department of Veterans Affairs hosts the annual National Veterans Day Observance on Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The VA and its partners, Arlington Cemetery and the Military District of Washington will live stream the event on Facebook, at https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAffairs.

National Veterans Memorial and Museum – Virtual The National Veterans Memorial and Museum will host a live online ceremony at 10 a.m. Eastern via Facebook and YouTube. The program includes remarks from TV host and veteran Montel Williams; Army Veteran and President and CEO of Big Lots, Inc. Bruce Thorn; and Army Veteran and NVMM President and CEO Michael Ferriter. NVMM’s Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/NationalVeteransMemorialandMuseum/ and their YouTube page is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixPiGqTSLPAjjY4PKRMndg.

Virtual Walk/Run, Ruck and Heroes Honor Challenge – Virtual  The National Veterans Memorial and Museum vis inviting individuals or teams to run or walk one mile, 5K, five miles or participate in the Ruck and Heroes Honor Challenge from Nov. 1st through the 22nd. Participants may take part in their activity at any time and share on social media: #NVMM, #VETERANSDAY2020. Registrants will receive a race bib, shirt and commemorative medal.

Varsity Tutors and Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Class – Virtual  Varsity Tutors is partnering with Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum to deliver a free, interactive class for kids. The class, What is a Veteran?, will explore America's tradition of military service through the eyes of the veteran. Students will put themselves in the shoes of Medal of Honor recipient John J. Pinder as they are asked "What Would You Do?" while experiencing his D-Day activities. Students will learn what it means to be a veteran, why Veterans Day matters, and how military honors such as the Medal of Honor are earned and presented. The class will be held November 11, 2020 from 7:00 PM-7:45 PM EST. The free class is 45 minutes long and all ages are welcome. Enroll here

^ It’s important, even during a pandemic, to remember the sacrifice of the men and women who served and are serving in the US Military – whether it is in-person or virtually. ^

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