This Veterans Day, cities across Coastal Virginia will honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with parades and celebrations. Get the list of local events below, and for a list of national Veterans Day deals and freebies, visit military.com.
Chesapeake
The City of Chesapeake will hold its Annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor Veterans and to show public appreciation for those who serve and have served our country. Chesapeake’s Annual Veterans Day Observance will take place from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. and is presented by The Mayor’s Commission on Veteran’s Affairs.
In the case of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside Chesapeake City Hall Council Chambers. Get more info
Hampton
From 10 am – 3 pm in Continental Park at Fort Monroe, there will be a celebration of our nation’s veterans with exhibits, entertainment, food trucks, living history interpreters, and activities for all ages. Our Veterans Recognition Ceremony at 11:00 am will feature the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Honor Guard, Armed Forces Salute, Sounding Taps, and Flag Planting for the Fallen. Entertainment to follow in the afternoon.
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Newport News
Throughout the month of November, guests of the Virginia War Museum will have the ability to participate in a Community Art Project designed to capture the memories, stories, and names of veterans who are important to our guests. Visitors will have access to American flags on which they can write down the name of a veteran who has impacted them and even write down a memory or story relating to them. The Community Art Project will hang up in a prominent space in the Virginia War Museum for the rest of the year for guests to be able to pause and reflect on the honor and sacrifices of our veterans. Get more details.
In appreciation of their service and sacrifice, the Virginia Living Museum is offering special savings for military personnel and their families: $5 Off Admission: Save $5 per ticket for up to four guests and 11% Off in the Museum Store: Enjoy a special Veterans Day discount with a valid military ID. How to Redeem: Simply present your military ID when purchasing tickets in person. Discounts are available on November 11 only.
Norfolk
The City of Norfolk Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 11th at 2:00 PM at the MacArthur Memorial Rotunda, This year’s observance will be honored by a keynote address from Lieutenant General Calvert L. Worth Jr., Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic; Commander, Marine Forces Command; and Commander, Marine Forces Northern Command. Get more info
To celebrate Veterans Day, the Virginia Zoo Express will be offering free train rides to all veterans! This offer is only available to veterans and can be redeemed at the train station on November 11, 2026 only.
Portsmouth
The Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. at High Street Landing.
Suffolk
The City of Suffolk will host its inaugural Veterans Day Observance on Nov. 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Suffolk City Council Chambers at 442 W. Washington St.
The ceremony is themed “Honoring Service, Sacrifice and Suffolk’s Military Legacy” and will recognize veterans from all six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Virginia Beach
The annual Tidewater Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at 16th Street and Atlantic Avenue and concludes with the formal ceremony at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial, across from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. It is free and open to the public.
Designated as a regional event by the Veterans Administration, the parade will include a flyover by the Military Aviation Museum and military units from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Forces and Coast Guard that represent the military installations across the region. Get more details.
Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg: Provides free admission for active duty, retirees, Veterans, Guard/Reserve, and dependents from Nov. 6–11, 2026; ID required.
Salute & Procession: Veterans Day programming begins at 3:30PM at Capitol Circle with a Military March Honoring America’s Veterans, featuring the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums and members of local veterans’ groups.
Yorktown
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown & Jamestown Settlement (VA): Free admission for military, Veterans, and up to three direct family members on Nov. 11, 2026; includes ceremonies and artillery salute.
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