Veterans Day Regional Sites

VA and the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) invite cities, towns, and non-profit groups across the country to join us showing appreciation for Veterans by applying to hold VA-recognized regional Veterans Day observances. Sites are chosen based on their continuity, influence on the region, and community involvement; the criteria below are used to evaluate applications:

  1. The event is dedicated solely to honoring the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces.
  2. The event is supported by, and open to participation by, Veterans service organization(s) that represent loyal service to the United States.
  3. The event is supported by city, county, town, or municipal authorities (as applicable).
  4. The event is not a fundraiser and is free and open to the public.

If selected as an authorized regional site for an official Veterans Day event, you will receive official Veterans Day posters and a certificate of recognition from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. If you are interested in receiving military ceremonial support for your site, please contact the Public Affairs Office of your closest military installation. A list of installations can be found at installations.militaryonesource.mil.

To apply for VA regional site consideration, download the regional site application and return to the address listed on the form or email your application to vetsday@va.gov no later than May 22, 2026. The selected regional sites will be notified in July 2026.

If selected as a VA regional site or not, we encourage you to also consider partnering your event with this year’s national Freedom 250 celebration effort.

Freedom 250 is the national, non-partisan organization leading the celebration of our Nation’s 250th birthday. Freedom 250 serves as the official public-private partnership that connects, aligns, and amplifies national and local efforts to honor America’s 250th birthday. For more information see the Freedom 250 website for useful information and links.

Contact the National Veterans Outreach (NVO) office at vetsday@va.gov if you have questions about the application process, or the Veterans Day Regional Site Program.