Orange County Veterans Day Events 2026

Orange County honors Veterans Day with ceremonies, memorials, community gatherings, car shows and other events recognizing those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Community events may take place on November 11 or on surrounding days and weekends.

Confirmed events are listed with current details. Recurring events that have not announced their 2026 schedule are marked 2026 details TBA.

Anaheim

Veterans Monument
241 S. Anaheim Boulevard
2026 details TBA

The City of Anaheim's annual Veterans Day Tribute honors the men and women who have served our country. The event takes place near the Veteran's Monument in the Anaheim Packing District area near Muzeo. 2026 program details are TBA.

Flags of Honor
Eucalyptus Park | 100 N. Quintana Drive
Monday, November 9 – Thursday, November 12, 2026

Anaheim Hills Rotary hosts their traditional Flags Of Honor. In 2026, the flag display stands at Eucalyptus Park from November 9 through November 12.

Brea

Brea War Memorial Brea Civic & Cultural Center
1 Civic Center Circle
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 10–11 a.m.

The City of Brea will host a Veterans Day ceremony at the Brea War Memorial to honor men and women from the community and all who have served in the armed forces.

Buena Park

Veterans Memorial – Ehlers Event Center
8150 Knott Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 12 p.m.

The city of Buena Park honors Veterans with a Veterans Honor Lunch & Resource Fair. Veterans are encouraged to register by phone, by email or in person at the Buena Park Senior Center: (714) 236-3870 or seniors@buenapark.com.

Costa Mesa

OC Fair & Event Center – Heroes Hall Museum & Education Center
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 12–3 p.m.

The Veterans Day Celebration at Heroes Hall at the OC Fair & Event center opens with an aircraft flyover. The 2026 celebration introduces the new exhibit "Courageous Companions: Animals in American Wars," with live music, family activities, an inflatable obstacle course and local veteran organizations. The Orange County Employees Association provides free hot dogs and chips, and other food is available to buy.

Cypress

Forest Lawn Memorial Park
4471 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
2026 Cypress event details TBA

Forest Lawn – Cypress has hosted Veterans Day observances in past years. Check Forest Lawn events for 2026 details.

Dana Point

Veterans Day Service
Strands Vista Park, 34201 Selva Road
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Time TBA

This service recognizes all Veterans for their service and sacrifice for America.

Fountain Valley

Veterans Park - Behind City Hall
17635 Los Alamos St, Fountain Valley
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. (per co-host VFW Post 9557)

The City of Fountain Valley hosts an annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring those who served. The ceremony is co-hosted with VFW Post 9557, which lists it at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Park. Program details are TBA.

Fullerton

Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
Hillcrest Park - 1200 N Harbor Blvd
2026 details TBA

Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach Pier Plaza
325 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA
2026 details TBA

The City of Huntington Beach has hosted an annual Veterans Day ceremony and car show at Pier Plaza. 2026 ceremony and car show details are TBA.

Marine Corps Birthday & Veterans Day Celebration
SeaLegs At The Beach
Bolsa Chica State Beach - 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 3–9 p.m.

Save The Brave has hosted a ticketed Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day celebration at SeaLegs at the Beach. The 2026 celebration runs Tuesday, November 10, from 3 to 9 p.m. Tickets are required; check the organizer for program and age-restriction details.

Irvine

City of Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony
4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Wed Nov 11, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Formal Garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park

The city of Irvine hosts the free, annual Veterans Day tribute to honor our nation's troops and members of the community who are members of the US Armed Forces.

Veterans of the Year Celebration
Los Olivos Community Center, 101 Alfonso, Irvine
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 6 p.m. | RSVP required

Fifth District Supervisor Katrina Foley hosts her annual Veterans of the Year celebration honoring local veterans. This year's theme is Supporting Healthy Lives for Veterans, recognizing veterans who continue to serve as doctors, nurses, therapists, athletic trainers and more.

Ladera Ranch

Town Green
28801 Sienna Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; ceremony at 10:30 a.m.

A family Veterans Day gathering organized by Lion's Heart Group 2029 thanks local veterans and their families, with a ceremony at 10:30 a.m.

Laguna Niguel

Sea Country Senior & Community Center
24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Free

Laguna Niguel's Veterans Day ceremony at the Sea Country Senior & Community Center includes a color guard, a keynote speaker and recognition of veterans in attendance, followed by light refreshments.

La Habra

La Habra Community Center
101 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 11 a.m.

The city of La Habra hosts an annual Veterans Day program. The annual community program honors local veterans.

Lake Forest

El Toro Memorial Park 37th Annual Veterans Day Program
25751 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.

The free outdoor program includes a combined color guard, recognition of veterans and Blue and Gold Star Mothers, wreath presentations, patriotic musical performances and an honor guard firing salute by VFW Edward J. Kearns Post 6024. The program is held rain or shine.

Los Alamitos

St. Isidore Historical Plaza Veterans Day Celebration
10961 Reagan Street, Los Alamitos
2026 details TBA

This annual celebration honors active-duty service members and veterans. 2026 program details are TBA.

Mission Viejo

Veterans Day Ceremony and Veteran Resources Fair
Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center | 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Time TBA

Mission Viejo plans a 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center honoring those who served. The ceremony is Wednesday, November 11, 2026; time and public program details are TBA.

Orange

Orange Field of Valor
Handy Park | 2143 E. Oakmont, Orange, CA 92867
November 7 through noon November 12, 2026

More than 1,200 tribute flags are displayed at Handy Park. Opening ceremonies are Saturday, November 7 at 11:30 a.m. A Marine Corps Birthday celebration is Tuesday, November 10 at 11 a.m., and the Veterans Day celebration is Wednesday, November 11 at 11 a.m., with lunch for veterans.

Placentia

Civic Center Veterans Monument
401 E. Chapman, Placentia
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 10–11 a.m.

The city hosts a Veterans Day ceremony at the Placentia Civic Center.

Rancho Santa Margarita

Veterans Day Recognition
Bell Tower Regional Community Center | 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | Reception 6:00 PM | Formal Recognition 7:00 PM

The city will honor veterans and active-duty service members with a reception followed by formal recognition. Veterans can submit photos for the recognition by Monday, November 2, by email or at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center. Rancho Santa Margarita also dedicated a permanent Veterans Monument at Civic Plaza in June 2026.

San Clemente

Marine Monument Semper Fi Park
Pier Bowl - Avenida Victoria, San Clemente Ca 92672
Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 1 p.m.

The Veterans ceremony and Marine Corps Birthday event honors all veterans and military branches at a special dedication ceremony.

Stanton

Stanton City Hall – Banquet Hall
7800 Katella Ave., Stanton, CA
2026 details TBA

The city of Stanton hosts the annual Veterans Day ceremony to pay tribute to the men and women of the community who have served in the US Armed Forces. All community members are invited to attend the free event.

Tustin

Veterans Day Celebration and Car Show
Veterans Sports Park
1645 Valencia Ave., Tustin
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10 AM–2 PM

The Tustin Veterans Day Celebration is a free, family-friendly event featuring a ceremony honoring veterans, live music, a car show, veteran-services booths, food trucks, vendors, a beer garden and more.