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.

2026 update: Confirmed events are listed with current details. Recurring events that have not yet announced their 2026 schedule are marked 2026 details TBA so they can be updated as organizers publish new information.

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
2026 details TBA

Anaheim Hills Rotary hosts their traditional Flags Of Honor. 2026 display dates and ceremony details are TBA.

Brea

Brea War Memorial Brea Civic & Cultural Center
1 Civic Center Circle
2026 details TBA

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

Ehlers Event Center
8150 Knott Ave., Buena Park
2026 details TBA

The city of Buena Park honors Veterans with a Veterans Honor Lunch & Resource Fair.

Costa Mesa

OC Fair & Event Center – Heroes Hall / Plaza Pacifica
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2026 details TBA

The Veterans Day community celebration at Heroes Hall at the OC Fair & Event center is free to all who attend. The annual community celebration honors those who served and typically includes exhibits, activities and veteran resource organizations. 2026 program details are TBA.

Cypress

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

There will be a special Veterans Day event at the cemetery.

Dana Point

Veterans Day Service
Strands Vista Park, 34201 Selva Road
2026 details 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
2026 details TBA

The City of Fountain Valley hosts an annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring those who served. 2026 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
2026 details TBA

Save The Brave has hosted a ticketed Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day celebration at SeaLegs at the Beach. 2026 program, ticket and age-restriction details are TBA.

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.

Ladera Ranch

Town Green
28801 Sienna Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
2026 details TBA

Family Veterans Day Celebration hosted by Lion's Heart. 2026 details TBA.

Laguna Niguel

Sea Country Senior & Community Center
24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
2026 details TBA

Laguna Niguel has hosted a Veterans Day ceremony at the Sea Country Senior & Community Center to honor area veterans. 2026 program details are TBA.

Additional 2026 activities will be added when announced by the city.

La Habra

La Habra Community Center
101 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra
2026 details TBA

The city of La Habra hosts an annual Veterans Day program. The annual community program honors local veterans. 2026 program and activity details are TBA.

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 Center | 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
2026 details TBA

Mission Viejo plans a 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center honoring those who served. 2026 date, 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
2026 details TBA

The city hosts a Veterans Day ceremony at the Civic Center Veterans Monument. 2026 program details are TBA.

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. 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
2026 details TBA

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

Stanton

Veterans Memorial Park
10970 Cedar Street, 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.