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Veterans Day Events In Orange County

Orange County celebrates Veterans Day with many special events. Come out and join the community to help honor the men and women of the United States Military.

Veterans Day Will Be Observed On Monday, November 11, 2024

Veterans Day Events

Anaheim

Veterans Monument
241 S. Anaheim Boulevard
November 11, 2024 | 11:00 a.m.

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. The event will include guest speakers and patriotic music.

Flags of Honor
Eucalyptus Park | 100N. Quintana Drive
November 8 – November 11, 2024 | Ceremony on November 11 at 12PM

Anaheim Hills Rotary hosts their traditional Flags Of Honor. The flags will be on display for two days with a special opening ceremony on Veterans Day at 12PM.


Brea

Brea War Memorial Brea Civic & Cultural Center
1 Civic Center Circle
November 11, 2024 | 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

The City of Brea will host a Veterans Day ceremony at the Brea War Memorial on Saturday 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
November 6, 2024 | 12:00 PM

The city of Buena Park honors Veterans with a Veterans Honor Walk.


Costa Mesa

OC Fair & Event Center – Heroes Hall / Plaza Pacifica
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.

The Veterans Day community celebration at Heroes Hall at the OC Fair & Event center is free to all who attend. Join for the unveiling of a new plaque honoring fallen heroes and Veterans who served post 9/11. The ceremony may include a performance by the All-American Boys Chorus, Veteran service organization booths, food, and activities for kids.


Cypress

Forest Lawn Memorial Park
4471 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
Monday, November 11, 2024

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


Dana Point

Veteran’s Day Service
Strands Vista Park, 34201 Selva Road
Monday, November 11, 2024

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


Fountain Valley

Veterans Park – Behind City Hall
17635 Los Alamos St, Fountain Valley
November 11, 2024 | 10AM

The City of Fountain Valley and Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 9557 and the FV Community Foundation present the annual Veterans Day Ceremony with a flag ceremony, keynote speaker James Lockhart, and opportunities to connect with local Veterans.


Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach Pier Plaza
325 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA
November 11, 2024 | 11:00 a.m.

The city of Huntington Beach hosts the annual Veterans Day ceremony and car show at Pier Plaza. The car show runs from 9:00 to 2:00 and proceeds benefit US combat wounded veterans. The ceremony takes place at 11:00 a.m. The event is free for attendees.


Irvine

City of Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony
1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Monday, November 11, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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
Monday, November 11, 2024 | 10AM – 1PM

Family Veterans Day Celebration hosted by Lion’s Heart Group 2025.


Laguna Niguel

Sea Country Senior & Community Center
24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Nov. 11, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Laguna Niguel community members can join a virtual Veterans Day ceremony to honor area veterans at the Sea Country Senior and Community Center. Present veterans may also share stories about their time in military service.

Beginning October 31, stop by the Sea Country Senior & Community center to write a message on the chalk wall.


La Habra

La Habra Community Center
101 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra
Monday, November 11, 2024 | 10:30 AM

The city of La Habra hosts an annual Veterans Day program. The event will include a musical performance and guest speakers. The event is free for the community to attend, and photos and stories of local veterans are welcomed.


Los Alamitos

St. Isidore Historical Plaza Veterans Day Celebration
10961 Reagan Street, Los Alamitos
Sunday, November 10, 2024 | 2PM – 5PM

Honor our Veterans at this annual celebration with historical military memorabilia, a salute to active duty and military veterans, free lunch, and live music.


Mission Viejo

Veterans Day Ceremony and Veteran Resources Fair
Norman P. Murray Community Center | 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
November 11, 2024 | 2PM – 4:30PM

Honor our Veterans at this special ceremony and Veteran Resources fair. The theme for this event is “Freedom is not free.”


Orange

Veterans Memorial at Depot Park
100 N. Atchison St., Orange, CA 92866
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 11:00 a.m.

The annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the city of Orange takes place at the Veterans Memorial at Depot Park. The event will include patriotic music, keynote speakers, and inspirational stories. Photos of local veterans are welcomed for entry prior to the event to be on display the day of. The event is free to attend.

Orange Field Of Valor
2143 E. Oakmont, Orange, CA 92866
Saturday, November 9th through Saturday, November 18th, 2024

1776 American Flags will be on display at Handy Park in Orange to pay tribute to veterans and active duty military.


Placentia

Civic Center Veterans Monument
401 E. Chapman, Placentia
November 11, 2024 | 10AM

Event includes guest speakers, patriotic music, Military Banner Recognition Program, and unveiling of names added to the monument.


Rancho Santa Margarita

Bell Tower Regional Community Center
22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

A special Veteran’s Day recognition honoring those who served and active military. Reception at 6:00PM and Recognition at 7:00PM.


San Clemente

Marine Monument Semper Fi Park
Pier Bowl – Avenida Victoria, San Clemente Ca 92672
Saturday, November 9

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
November 11, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.

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 9, 2024

The Tustin Veterans Day Celebration will include live music, a ceremony to honor Veterans, a car show, food trucks, vendors, a beer garden, and more.


Yorba Linda

Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial
4766 Valley View Ave., Yorba Linda
November 11, 2024 | 2:00PM

Special ceremony at the memorial to honor Veterans with presentation of colors, keynote speaker, wreath ceremony, reading of the Gold Star Walk Of Honor Roll Call, rifle salute, and the playing of taps.


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