Veterans Day Events for Chicago Families

Here are some ways to show your support for our veterans.

We’ve been honoring veterans for their service as a national holiday for more than 100 years. Here are some local events to help you honor veterans this Veterans Day.

City

Service Dogs for Veterans: Learn How Canine Companions Serve Veterans

Nov. 10, 2022

Learn how canine companions serve veterans and hear directly from these organizations about the impacts of service dogs on their lives. Advanced registration recommended. 

Free Admission on Veterans Day

Nov. 11, 2022

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is offering free admission for everyone in honor of Veterans Day.

Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony

Nov. 11, 2022

Honor veterans who served in wars and times of peace. Doors open at 10 a.m., ceremony at 11 a.m.

North/Northwest Suburbs

Veterans 5K Run & Walk

 Nov. 5, 2022

  • Address: Mercyhealth Sportscore One, Veterans Memorial Park, 1288 Elmwood Road, Rockford
  • Cost: $30/adult 5K, $10/ages 17 and under 5K, free/ages 10 and under fun run

Participate in a 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Veterans Drop-In Center in Rockford. Registration required.

Veterans Day Ceremony

Nov. 11, 2022

See the ceremony put together by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3579. All are welcome.

Veterans Day Observance

Nov. 11, 2022

Join the New Trier VFW Post #4831 to honor United States war veterans.

South Suburbs

Veterans Day Parade 2022

Nov. 5, 2022

Watch the annual Veterans Day Parade. Immediately following the parade, there will be a commemorative ceremony in the Metra Commuter Lot.

Veterans Day Event

Nov. 11, 2022

Veterans, family members and patrons are invited to Palos Heights Public Library for its annual reception. Meet local veterans afterwards at City Hall. Light refreshments served.

Western Suburbs

Veterans Day Observance

Nov. 4, 2022

Commemorate Veterans Day with a ceremony attended by community members, friends, employees, local schools, churches and war heroes.

Veterans Day Parade

Nov. 5, 2022

The 19th Annual Veterans Day Parade is hosted by the village of Hillside and the Broadview/Hillside American Legion Post #626.

Free Parking – Veterans Day

Nov. 11, 2022

Visitors will receive parking for free in honor of Veterans Day.

Veterans Day Breakfast

Nov. 11, 2022

  • Address: Warrenville Community Building Gym, 3S240 Warren Ave., Warrenville
  • Cost: Free/veterans along w/their spouses, their children or a special guest

Celebrate and honor Warrenville veterans while enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet.

Veterans Day Comedy Cabaret

Nov. 11, 2022

See a comedy show put on by veterans in honor of Veterans Day.

Veterans Day Parade

Nov. 11, 2022

The city of Aurora holds its annual Veterans Day Parade to recognize local military service men and women. The event will include a ceremony with a military rifle salute by veteran organizations at 11 a.m.

 

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