In advance of the Nov. 11 holiday, here is a list of some of this year’s celebrations, parades, and memorial services to honor veterans.
Annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.Peachtree Street from 15th to 5th Street
The Georgia Veterans Day Association is hosting its 4th Annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade along Peachtree Street.
Dunwoody Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Plaza at Brook Run Park
The public ceremony is hosted by Dunwoody Parks and Recreation with support from the Dunwoody/Sandy Springs VFW Post 10822 and Dunwoody Woman’s Club.
Brookhaven Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11 at 9 a.m.
Brookhaven City Center
The ceremony will feature a formal presentation of colors by the Brookhaven Police Honor Guard, a tribute to veterans, and remarks by Greg Klima, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army veteran, and the City of Brookhaven’s Facilities Director.
City of Tucker ceremony
Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
Tucker Recreation Center
The City of Tucker invites community members, active-duty service members and veterans to gather for a special Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, to recognize and honor the dedicated service of our nation’s veterans at the Tucker Recreation Center, located at 4898 Lavista Road. Mayor Anne Lerner will deliver the opening remarks, followed by a keynote address from Commander Scott Brady of Tucker’s Joe Pritchett American Legion Post 207. A musical performance by the Maneuver Center of Excellence Band’s Woodwind Quintet, traveling from Fort Benning will follow.
Atlanta History Center Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony
Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
Veterans Park
Atlanta History Center invites all active-duty service members, veterans, their families, and grateful community members to its annual Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony on Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. in Veterans Park. 2026 marks 250 years of American independence, which will be recognized through the ceremony and additional programming throughout the day.
Lazy Dog Complimentary Veterans Day Meal
Nov. 11
Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar (Alpharetta and Dunwoody locations)
Lazy Dog is honoring active-duty military, veterans, retirees and reserve/National Guard members with a complimentary Fireside Favorites entrée, personal-sized dessert and soda.
Veterans Day 5k Walk/Run
Nov. 7 at 8 a.m.
Tucker High School
Proceeds from the 5k will benefit the American Legion Post 207. It serves as a fundraising opportunity for the post as well as an opportunity to interact with the local Tucker community. Proceeds collected from the race will further the post’s missions of “Rescue-Restore-Repay” for veterans in Tucker and surrounding area.
Sandy Springs Veterans Day Tribute
Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m.
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
The city’s 17th Annual Veterans Day Tribute is free and open to the public, and all are invited to attend to honor the service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans. The event will feature the North Springs High School JROTC Color Guard and patriotic music performed by the Sandy Springs Middle School Choir.
Norcross Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.
Veterans Park, 160 North Norcross Tucker Road
City officials and community members will gather for a morning of “heartfelt speeches, patriotic music, and the formal raising of the American flag to honor military veterans.”
Roswell Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11 at 8:30 a.m.
Roswell Area Park
The event will include an honor walk and ceremony at Roswell Area Park Pond.
Marietta Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
Nov. 14 at 10:40 a.m.
Marietta Square
The parade begins at 10:40 a.m. at Roswell Street Baptist Church and makes its way to Marietta Square, with the goal of arriving at 11:11 a.m. The parade will include marching bands, drill teams, floats, military vehicles and veterans’ organizations n tribute to those who have served.
