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 2021 and pay tribute at an event near you. Last updated 11/3/21
AUBURN HILLS
Nov. 8: Veterans Food Package Giveaway
BIRMINGHAM
Nov. 11: Shain Park Veterans Day Ceremony
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
Nov. 11: Cranbrook Science Center
FARMINGTON
Nov. 11: Veterans Day service
FARMINGTON HILLS
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Celebration
HIGHLAND
Nov.: Military Tribute Banners
HOLLY
Nov. 11: Great Lakes National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11: Pancake Breakfast
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP
Nov. 11: Portraits for Patriots
LAKE ORION
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Lunch
LYON TOWNSHIP
Nov. 15: War Dog Memorial presentation
MADISON HEIGHTS
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Tribute and Luminaries
MILFORD
Nov. 4: Veterans Resource Fair
NOVI
Nov. 7: Turn a Pen for a Veteran
Nov. 10: Presentation by Vietnam Veteran
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony
ORION TOWNSHIP
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony
PONTIAC
Nov. 18: Veterans Resource Fair
ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS
Nov. 11: ‘American Army in Normandy’ presentation
ROYAL OAK
Nov. 6: Ruck 22 March
SOUTH LYON
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Service
SOUTHFIELD
Nov. 6: Veterans Shabbat
Nov. 10: Veterans Day Ceremony
TROY
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP
Nov. 6: Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 18: Thanksgiving and Veterans Recognition Luncheon
WEST BLOOMFIELD
Nov. 5: Heroes Appreciation Breakfast
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.
This Veterans Day, many businesses are giving back by offering discounts to veterans. Check out the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs blog post about Veterans Day discounts, free meals, and other programs. These are being shared so that Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors are aware of all resources available to them.
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