VETERANS DAY 2018 OBSERVANCES AROUND THE DMV

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Veterans Day is the perfect opportunity to attend events such as laying wreaths, parades, concerts and more to learn about the importance of the Veterans Day holiday. Find events near you in the National Capital Region.

WASHINGTON, DC

Wreath-Laying Ceremonies in DC

Veterans Day Observance at the WWII Memorial – November 11

National Cathedral WWI Commemorative Service & Veterans Day Concert – November 11

Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation Events – November 10 & 11

 

NORTHERN VIRGINIA

National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremonies 2018

Alexandria National Cemetery – November 11 at 11 am

Quantico National Cemetery – November 11 at 11 am

Winchester National Cemetery – November 11 at 11 am

Alexandria:

U.S. Army’s Band “Pershing’s Own” – Veterans Day Concert – November 10 

Arlington:

National Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery – November 11

Veterans Day / Armistice Day Commemoration – November 11

We Are Stronger Veterans Day Movie Screening – November 11

Women In Military Service For America Memorial Veterans Day ceremony – November 11

Ashburn:

A Tribute to the Armed Forces – November 10

Falls Church:

Honoring Our Veterans Luncheon – November 12

Leesburg: 

14th Annual Veterans Day Commemoration Event – November 11

Manassas:                 

Northern Virginia Veterans Parade – November 3

Celebrating Veterans and the Arts at the Hylton Performing Arts Center – November 10

Middleburg:

Veteran’s Day Breakfast – November 10

Midland:

Heroes & Hops VetFest – November 11

Mount Vernon:         

Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans – November 11

 

MARYLAND

Columbia:

Columbia Association’s Veterans Day Celebration & Parade – November 11

Frederick: 

The U.S. Air Force Concert Band Featuring the Singing Sergeants – November 11 

WWI Commemoration & Annual Veterans Day Program – November 10 & 11

Veterans Day Parade Downtown Brunswick – November 11

Rockville:                  

Veterans Day Ceremony – November 11

Seat Pleasant:

Veterans Day Brunch – November 17

Southern MD: 

Veterans Day Parade Leonardtown Square – November 11

Veterans Day Events at Maryland Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA)

Events will be held at various MDVA locations in observance of Veterans Day

 

WEST VIRGINIA

Martinsburg:

Veterans Day Parade – November 10 

Road to Freedom 5K – November 10

 

Did someone say free food?

There is also many businesses and restaurants providing free meals or great discounts to our military members and veterans, check out this list for details:

Veterans Day Meals and Discounts

Macaroni Grill Free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs and Spaghetti

Walgreens 20% Military & Veterans Discount

Mission BBQ – FREE Sandwich and Cake – November 11