Sentinel staff report—
Each year organizations in the city host annual Veterans Day events to celebrate and honor veterans for their service and sacrifice during the national holiday. Below is a list of events taking place Nov. 11, 2026.
Veterans Day Ceremony: This year’s annual Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery will take place Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The ceremony honors men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The ceremony will include speakers and performances, and folding chairs are available.
Sylvan Cemetery is located at 7401 Auburn Blvd.
Free Lunch for Veterans: In honor of Veterans Day, all veterans are welcome to enjoy a free burger or pizza at Sammy’s restaurant, located inside Stone’s Gambling Hall.
Veterans can come in anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and will receive a complimentary burger or pizza, when military ID is shown. Stone’s Gambling Hall is located at 6508 Antelope Rd.
Veterans Day Concert and Flag Retirement: The Veterans Community Center will host a free Veterans Day concert on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. The Ben Ali Shrine Band will perform a variety of patriotic favorites and other celebratory songs. Concessions will also be available.
A flag retirement ceremony will follow the concert, and community members are encouraged to bring flags for retirement in honor or memory of a service member.
The event is free and will take place at the Veterans Community Center, located at 6921 Sylvan Rd.
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