{"id":87133,"date":"2026-11-05T20:21:18","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T01:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=87133"},"modified":"2026-11-05T20:29:40","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T01:29:40","slug":"lakeland-veterans-day-events-2026-schedule-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/11\/05\/lakeland-veterans-day-events-2026-schedule-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakeland Veterans Day Events 2026: Schedule & Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lakeland is hosting a robust lineup of events, ceremonies, and community tributes to honor U.S. Armed Forces veterans.<\/sup> Whether you are looking to attend the main parade, view a historic monument unveiling, or enjoy a patriotic concert, here is the schedule of local events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, November 6<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Salute to Veterans Breakfast<\/strong>\n
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    • When:<\/strong> 7:00 AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Where:<\/strong> Heritage Baptist Church (4202 Pipkin Creek Road)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Details:<\/strong> Hosted by local Rotary Clubs with a breakfast buffet provided by Mission BBQ and a featured guest speaker. Free to all veterans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Saturday, November 7<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Veterans Day Ceremony & America 250 Monument Unveiling<\/strong>\n
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        • When:<\/strong> 9:30 AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Where:<\/strong> Veterans Memorial Park (overlooking Lake Beulah)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Details:<\/strong> Alongside the traditional ceremony, this event features the unveiling of Lakeland’s new America 250 public monument\u2014a bronze statue depicting Mary Katharine Goddard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Veterans Day Parade and Celebration<\/strong>\n
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          • When:<\/strong> 11:00 AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Where:<\/strong> From the RP Funding Center to Munn Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Details:<\/strong> Following the morning ceremony at Lake Beulah, the community parade travels through downtown, culminating in a celebration with activities at Munn Park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Tuesday, November 10<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Veterans Business Council ROTC Breakfast<\/strong>\n
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              • When:<\/strong> 7:30 AM \u2013 9:30 AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Where:<\/strong> First Presbyterian Church, Loudon Hall (175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Details:<\/strong> Honoring local high school ROTC programs and leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Veterans Day Flag-Raising Ceremony<\/strong>\n
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                  • When:<\/strong> 8:00 AM \u2013 9:00 AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Where:<\/strong> Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center (1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Details:<\/strong> A special morning tribute and flag-raising hosted by Lakeland Regional Health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Stars, Stripes & Swing: A Concert to Honor Our Veterans<\/strong>\n
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                    • When:<\/strong> 4:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Where:<\/strong> The Lawn at Lakeside Village (1479 Town Center Drive)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Details:<\/strong> A free, open-air community concert featuring The Vocalitas<\/em>, a vintage-inspired harmony trio performing swing-era and patriotic favorites. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Veteran’s Concert Celebration<\/strong>\n
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                      • When:<\/strong> 7:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Where:<\/strong> Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College (1100 Johnson Ave)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Details:<\/strong> An evening musical tribute. Free for veterans, active-duty military, and FSC faculty, staff, and students (ticket reservations required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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