Oakland County Veterans Day Events

On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces and protected American citizens in times of war and peace. Many Oakland County cities, villages and townships host events to celebrate these brave people.

Be sure to see the Oakland County Circuit Courthouse at 1200 N Telegraph in Pontiac illuminated in green light from Nov. 10-16. Operation Greenlight was started by the National Association of Counties to show honor and support for our nation’s veterans.

Use our list below to observe Veterans Day 2025 and pay tribute at an event near you. There is also a list of Veteran and military discounts available on Veterans Day and throughout the year, as well as resources provided by Oakland County Veterans’ Services.

Verify registration, hours, locations and the weather forecast before heading out. Updated 10/22/2025.

Events

Do you know of any other Veterans Day events in the Oakland County area? Let us know about them; contact us at socialmedia@oakgov.com.

Veterans Day Discounts

This Veterans Day, many businesses are giving back by offering discounts to veterans. Check out the Military.com and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs blog posts below about Veterans Day and Military discounts, free meals and other programs. Also, be sure to check your local community organizations and businesses for discounts as well.

Check the businesses’ websites or social media pages for details and participating locations before attempting to receive your discount. You will most likely need to provide proof of service: valid military, veteran ID card, VA healthcare ID card, DD Form 214, or driver’s license with a veteran designation.

Contact Oakland County Veterans’ Services

There are more than 567, 900 veterans living in Michigan with nearly 50,000 veterans calling Oakland County home. Oakland County Veterans’ Services has been providing Oakland County veterans and their families with professional veterans benefits advocacy and assistance for more than 60 years. Oakland County Veterans’ Services helps veterans and their families obtain and maintain all veterans-related benefits from federal, state, and local government agencies while making the process as simple as possible. Utilize the expertise of Oakland County’s Veteran Benefits Counselors to navigate the process of completing and submitting applications for veteran benefits to the appropriate agency.

Please call one of the Oakland County Veterans’ Services offices to connect with one of our trained and accredited Veteran Benefits Counselors who provide professional services at no charge:

For more information, visit the Oakland County Veterans’ Services website. Follow for programs, events, and news on Facebook and Instagram.

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