Veteran’s Day: Michigan Events, Ceremonies and Celebrations in 2025
Jake Newby
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More than 486,000 veterans of the United States Armed Forces call Michigan their home. Across the state, many cities, towns and municipalities will celebrate Veteran’s Day with parades, fairs, races and more.
The holiday is Tuesday, Nov. 11, but there are celebrations in honor of the day throughout the first two weeks of the month. Learn more about some of the Veteran’s Day events in Michigan.
The University of Michigan will host Veteran’s Week celebrations from Friday, Nov. 7 to Friday, Nov. 14. There is a full week of programming scheduled intended to educate and celebrate the experiences and sacrifice of those who have served our country. All events are free and are open to the entire university community and to the general public unless otherwise noted. We encourage you to attend as many of these events as you can.
When: Nov. 7 to Nov. 14.
Where: 515 E. Jefferson St. in Ann Arbor.
The Vet Day 5K is the primary fundraising event for the OCDVA and 100% of the proceeds stay in the county to support Oceana County veterans for items like transportation to medical appointments, food pantry and other needs. The cost to participate is $35. Registration ends Wednesday, Nov. 6.
When: 10 to 11 a.m., Nov. 8.
Where: Getty Park, E. 6th St. in Shelby.
When: 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Where: St. George's parking lot in Brighton, which is east on Main Street to the Mill Pond.
Starting in Corktown in Detroit, the annual Detroit Veteran’s Day Parade and related festivities begin at 9:45 a.m. on the Sunday before Veteran’s Day. Veterans, active military and civilians are all welcome. The 10th annual 4 Star 4 Mile Race takes place at 11 a.m. Click here for registration information.
When: 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9.
Where: IBEW Local 58, 1358 Abbott St. in Detroit.
This Veteran’s Day ceremony will feature live patriotic music, speeches and prayer at the Veteran’s Memorial in Shelby Township.
When: 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9.
Where: Veterans Memorial, 52700 Van Dyke Ave in Shelby Township.
The Veteran's Day program in Augusta this year will include the invocation/benediction by Pastor Todd Ter Avest of Living Hope Community Church; opening remarks by Fort Custer National Cemetery Director Rodney Heard; patriotic music by Jonathon Barnes and 2nd grade students from Comstock STEM Academy.
There will also be honors from the 110th Color Guard, military honors by the national cemetery’s Honor Guard Tuesday Squad, echo taps performed by Retired Lt. Col. Nicholas Batch, USA and Tim Culver and a flyover by the Hooligans Flight Team.
When: 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Where: 15501 Dickman Road in Augusta.
When: 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Where: Veteran's Memorial Park, at 101 Fulton St. East in Grand Rapids.
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) is hosting the Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony, which will include the presentation of colors by the Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion and a pinning of Vietnam War-era veterans to officially honor them for their service to our country. This event is free and open to the public. Email GoldenK1@Michigan.gov to reserve a seat.
When: 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Where: Heritage Hall (323 W. Ottawa St.) in downtown Lansing.
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