On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served America in both war and peace, and have made incredible sacrifices to protect our nation. Many Oakland County cities, villages, and townships host Veterans Day events to honor America’s armed forces. Use our list below to observe Veterans Day 2022 and pay tribute at an event near you. There is also a list of Veteran and military discounts available on Veterans Day and all year long, as well as services and events available from the Oakland County Veterans’ Services team.
Birmingham
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Celebration at Shain Park
Farmington
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Celebration at the Costick Center
Highland Township
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Celebration at Veteran’s Park on the corner of W. Livingston and N. John St
Holly
Nov. 11: Great Lakes National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony
Lake Orion
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony at the Orion Center
Lyon Township
Nov. 2: Michigan War Dog Memorial presentation at the Lyon Township Public Library
Novi
Nov. 10: Veterans Day Ceremony at the Novi Civic Center
Nov. 11: Veteran Salute Presentation at the Novi Police Training Center
Oakland County Parks
Nov. 11: Free Park Entry for ALL to Oakland County Parks: Addison Oaks County Park, Highland Oaks County Park, Independence Oaks County Park, Lyon Oaks County Park and Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Orion Oaks County Park, Orion Oaks Dog Park, Red Oaks Dog Park and Rose Oaks County Park.
Oakland Township
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veteran’s Tribute of Oakland Township
Rochester
Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day Breakfast at the Rochester Community House
Rochester Hills
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Pointe Park
Royal Oak
Nov. 5: 2.2 Mile Ruck March
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony at the Royal Oak Veterans War Memorial in Centennial Common
Southfield
Nov. 10: Veterans Day Ceremony at Southfield City Hall
Troy
Nov. 11: Troy Veterans Day Ceremony at Troy Veterans Plaza
West Bloomfield
Nov. 8: Heroes Appreciation Breakfast at the West Bloomfield Middle School
Do you know of any other Veterans Day events taking place in the Oakland County area? Let us know about them; contact us at socialmedia@oakgov.com.
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