This Veterans Day weekend, we’re dedicating our "11 Things to Do" series to honoring those who served. With events starting as early as Friday and stretching through Monday, Atlanta offers countless ways to honor and celebrate those who served.
From live music and parades to community gatherings and reflective ceremonies, events throughout the city invite you to join in appreciation and remembrance. Here is our pick of 11 events this weekend.
Veterans Day Dance
Date and location: Nov. 8, 2024, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Shorty Howell Park Recreation Center, 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth
Description: Celebrate veterans with dancing, live music from two groups, and a lunch by Delmar Gardens. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. More details.
Georgia Veterans Day Parade
Date and location: Nov. 9, 11 a.m., Peachtree St. NE, Midtown Atlanta
Description: Parade honoring military men and women, with equipment displays from The National Infantry Museum. Free admission. More details and parking information.
Veterans Day Cruz-In
Date and location: Nov. 9, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., American Legion, 201 Wills Rd., Alpharetta
Description: Display of classic, vintage, and military vehicles, with food, live music, and raffles. Free admission. More details.
Veterans Day Blues Festival
Date and location: Nov. 10, 4–11 p.m., Westside Motor Lounge, 725 Echo St. NW, Atlanta
Description: A night of blues music to honor veterans. Admission ranges from $10 to $20. More details.
Veterans Day Breakfast and Ceremony in Roswell
Date and location: Nov. 11, 8:30–10 a.m., Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Rd., Roswell
Description: Honor veterans with an honor walk and ceremony. Registration required. Free admission. More details.
Veterans Day Ceremony in Norcross
Date and location: Nov. 11, 10–10:30 a.m., Norcross Veterans Park, 160 N. Norcross Tucker Rd., Norcross
Description: Ceremony featuring speeches, patriotic music, and a flag raising. Free admission. More details.
Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony in Atlanta
Date and location: Nov. 11, 11 a.m., Veterans Park, W. Paces Ferry Rd. and Slaton Dr., Atlanta
Description: Ceremony for active-duty members, veterans, families, and the community. Registration encouraged. Free admission. More details.
Veterans Day Event in Gwinnett County
Date and location: Nov. 11, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Gwinnett County
Description: Community event honoring veterans with a ceremony and family-friendly activities. Free admission. More details.
Free Entrance Days at National Park Service sites
Date and location: Nov. 11, at various National Parks
Description: Free entry to National Park Service sites in honor of Veterans Day, including Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. More details.
Veterans Day Ceremony in Acworth
Date and location: Nov. 11, 2–3 p.m., Cauble Park, 4425 Beach St., Acworth
Description: Ceremony honoring service members. Free admission. More details.
Snellville Veterans Celebration
Date and location: Nov. 11, 3–4 p.m., Snellville City Hall, 2342 Oak Rd. SW, Snellville
Description: Community ceremony honoring veterans. Free admission. More details.