Oakland County Veterans Day Events

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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.

List Last updated: 11/4/22

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.


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.

Military.com

Nov. 11: Free and Discounted Meals

Nov. (dates vary): Discounted Retail Deals

United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Nov. 11: Veterans Day 2022 free meals, discounts and offers

Year Round: Veteran and Military Discounts

Oakland County Parks

Year Round: Free Oakland County Park Pass for Active Military and Veterans


Oakland County Veterans’ Services

Oakland County is dedicated to honoring the service of more than 70,000 veterans who call the county “home.” The Oakland County Veterans’ Services division has been providing Oakland County veterans and their families with professional veterans benefits advocacy and assistance for over 60 years.

Oakland County Veterans’ Services Events

The Oakland County Veterans’ Services team is hosting several events through out the month of November:

Nov. 7: Know your VA Benefits online event hosted by Oakland Community College

Nov. 7 – Nov. 13: Operation Green Light for Veterans By shining a green light, we aim to let Veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported. Join us in Operation Green Light for Veterans, organized by the National Association of Counties, by changing one light bulb in the entryway of your home or business to a green bulb.

Nov. 17: Veterans Resource Fair in Lake Orion

To learn more about events for veterans in Oakland County year round, visit the Oakland County Veterans’ Services event page.

Contact Oakland County Veterans’ Services

The mission of the Oakland County Veterans’ Services team is to obtain the maximum benefits available to veterans and their families, 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 provide professional services at no charge:

 Pontiac Veterans Services Office – 248-858-0785
 Troy/South Oakland Veterans Services Office – 248-655-1250

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


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