The people of Monterey County honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our veterans with several events across the community. This year’s Veterans Day events offer locals and visitors alike a chance to reflect, celebrate, and come together to honor our veterans. Here’s a guide to the events happening around Monterey this Veterans Day, each with a unique way to pay tribute.
Salute to Veterans Jamboree
- November 10, 2024: 12:00-4:00 pm
- This fundraiser is a free event. Live music, arts & crafts, local artisans, food booths, bounce houses, classic cars, raffle prizes, balloon animals, fire truck, dunk tank, silent auction and more.
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Free Admission to Sports Center for Veterans
- November 11, 2024: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
- The Sports Center will be open 8:00am to 5:00pm on Monday, November 11, Veteran’s Day with a modified group exercise and recreational swim/waterslide schedule. Free admission for active duty, reserved, retired military and family members (must have valid military ID).
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Free Admission at National Parks
- November 11, 2024: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Free admission to all national parks including Pinnacles National Park.
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Veterans Day Ceremony, Pacific Grove
- November 11, 2024: 11:00 am
- Point Pinos Lighthouse, Pacific Grove
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Veterans Day Flag Ceremony
- November 11, 2024: 12:00 pm
- Veterans Day flag ceremony at CSUMB. held at the Otter Student Union.
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14th Annual Veterans Day Parade
- November 11, 2024: 2:00-3:00 pm
- Patriotic parade in downtown Salinas honoring veterans.
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