Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

Update for 2020: Due to Covid-19, the VA will host a greatly reduced ceremony this year. The VA will live stream the ceremony at https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAffairs.

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The National Veterans Day Observance to honor all veterans who served and continue to serve will be held on Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. All events are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure access to these events and should plan to be in place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or seated in the Memorial Amphitheater no later than 9:30 a.m. The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans' organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.