You probably know that Veterans Day happens every year on November 11, but did you know that it happens on the anniversary of the end of World War I? While Memorial Day honors those that have died while in military service, Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.
Whether you or a loved one have served or you just want to honor the thousands of U.S. military veterans in our area, there are events where you can do just that throughout Central Texas.
Here are some Austin area events honoring Veterans Day 2022!
Veterans Day Celebrations & Flyover
Thursday, November 10 at 2:15 p.m.
Hutto High School, 101 FM 685, Hutto
The Hutto district officially recognizes Veterans Day this year on Thursday, November 10 as Friday is a student/staff holiday. For 19 years, on the Friday prior to Veterans Day, Hutto ISD has hosted the Veterans Day Flyover. Under the leadership of Paul Lister, Hutto ISD celebrates our brave men and women who protect our country by bringing history to life with a city and district wide program for our students, Veterans and the community. On that day the sky will be filled with a dozen vintage WWII Planes flying in formation with Honor Flight and Wounded Warrior passengers. They will begin their flight over Hutto High School at 2:15 p.m. and circle three times over each Hutto ISD school before culminating in a Missing Man Formation as Taps Plays.
Austin Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony
Friday, November 11 at 9:30 a.m.
Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Avenue
The annual Veterans’ Day Parade has been CANCELED.
Veterans Day Ceremony in Leander
Friday, November 11 at 10 a.m.
Veterans Park, 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander
Please join in honoring all current and former United States military service members at Veterans Park in Leander on Friday, November 11, at 10 a.m. Event includes: an invocation, presentation of colors, keynote remarks, patriotic performance, and more.
Georgetown Field of Honor Veterans Day Ceremony
Friday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow Street, Georgetown
The Rotary Club of Georgetown Foundation, in cooperation with the City of Georgetown, is hosting its sixth annual Field of Honor® from November 5 through 12. The event features a field of up to 1,600 American flags, each purchased to honor of a past or present veteran, active or reserve-duty military, or first responder, including K-9 and equestrian heroes. This year the event also will include the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 “Never Forget” Mobile Exhibit. A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on November 11, with a Patriots Celebration barbecue that evening.
SUN CITY VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
Friday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2 Texas Drive, Georgetown
The annual Veterans Day Ceremony is a special event open to the public honoring all those veterans who have served in our military forces, as well as those men and women who are serving today. Free and open to the public.
Veteran’s Day Celebration – Round Rock
Friday, November 11 at 11 a.m.
Yonders Point, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
Join the annual Veterans Day Celebration at Yonders Point Venue in Old Settlers Park on Friday, November 11. There will be a formal ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. at Flag Plaza with Round Rock Mayor and City Council Members, Stony Point JROTC, and guest speaker US Army Futures Command Sergeant Major Brian Hester. Immediately following the ceremony, there will be refreshments provided by Texas Fallen Project and Share the Will organizations.
At 4pm, to continue to celebrate our Veterans, the event continues with food trucks, games, vendors that are offering services for our Veterans, military and first responder vehicle display, LIVE music from Anders Drerup Band at 7 p.m., and beer by Lonestar, the National Beer of Texas.
2022 Veterans Day Car Show in Bastrop
Friday, November 11 at 4 p.m. and Saturday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m.
Historic Downdown Bastrop, 904 Main Street, Bastrop
Grab the family or car lover in your life and head to Bastrop, TX for the 16th Annual Heroes and Hot Rod’s Veterans Day Car Show weekend, November 11 and 12! The Bastrop Area Cruiser’s Car Show is honoring American Veterans with its classic car display and Veterans ceremony in Downtown Bastrop, TX. This event is FREE for spectators and open to the public. Make a weekend out of it! Detailed schedule can be found here.
2022 Veterans Day Parade
Saturday, November 12 at 9 a.m.
Mary Kyle Hartson Park, 700 Lehman Road, Kyle
The City of Kyle will be hosting a Veterans Day Parade and festivities on Saturday. Participants and citizens are invited to attend the festivities at Mary Kyle Hartson Park. The day will include live music, market vendors, and family friendly activities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parade begins at noon.
Want more events happening in Austin and beyond? Check out our Free Fun In Austin calendar.
