Reminder: Oregonians Invited to Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at Capitol

The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs invites all Oregonians to join in honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans at the 2026 Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony, taking place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Oregon State Capitol State Park in Salem.

The annual ceremony will bring together veterans, military families, state leaders and community members to recognize generations of Americans who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

This year's program will feature remarks from ODVA Director Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels and other distinguished guests, along with traditional military and patriotic observances, including a military flyover by the Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Wing, presentation of the colors, national anthem, ceremonial wreath laying and the playing of "Taps."

Event Details

• What: 2026 Oregon Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony
• When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at 11 a.m.
• Where: Oregon State Capitol State Park, on the Capitol Mall directly across Court Street from the front entrance of the Capitol Building in Salem
• Admission: Free and open to the public

Seating will be available. The ceremony will take place outdoors, rain or shine, and attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather.

For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be livestreamed on ODVA's Facebook page at facebook.com/odvavet.

Veterans Day Events Across Oregon

Oregonians who cannot attend the statewide ceremony in Salem are encouraged to participate in one of the many local Veterans Day observances taking place in communities across the state.

ODVA maintains an online Statewide Veterans Day Events Calendar featuring ceremonies, parades, community gatherings and other events honoring veterans and their families. The calendar is available at oregondva.com/veterans-day.

For more information about the statewide ceremony or other Veterans Day events, contact ODVA at (800) 692-9666 or visit oregon.gov/odva.

Established in 1945, the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs is dedicated to serving Oregon's diverse veteran community that spans five eras of service members. ODVA administers programs and provides special advocacy and assistance in accessing earned veteran benefits across the state. Learn about veteran benefits and services, or locate a local county or Tribal veteran service office online at oregon.gov/odva.

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