Communities across Maryland will honor military veterans with parades, ceremonies, breakfasts, luncheons, concerts and other special events in recognition of Veterans Day on Wednesday.
Veterans Day, observed every Nov. 11, honors everyone who has served in the U.S. armed forces. Originally known as Armistice Day, it commemorated the end of fighting in World War I on Nov. 11, 1918. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation renaming it Veterans Day to recognize veterans of all wars. Unlike Memorial Day, which specifically honors military personnel who died while serving, Veterans Day recognizes all who have served, living or deceased.
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Below is a list of Veterans Day events across Prince George's County:
University of Maryland Global Campus Veterans Day Ceremony — College Park
- When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Where: College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, General John W. Vessey Jr. Ballroom, College Park.
- Details: University of Maryland Global Campus will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony recognizing veterans throughout the university community. A reception will follow. The ceremony also will be available virtually through Zoom. Registration is requested.
- Information: UMGC Veterans Day Ceremony
College Park Veterans Day Observance — College Park
- When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.
- Where: College Park Veterans Memorial, intersection of Baltimore Avenue (Route 1) and Greenbelt Road, College Park.
- Details: The city of College Park and its Veterans Memorial Committee will honor veterans during a public ceremony. This year's featured speaker is retired Command Sgt. Maj. William D. "Bud" McLeroy, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps and Army Reserve from 1980 to 2014. McLeroy received the Purple Heart and Legion of Merit during his military career. Parking will be available at Lucky Strike Bowling Alley, 9021 Baltimore Ave.
- Information: City of College Park Veterans Day Observance
Veterans Day Ceremony — Greenbelt
- When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11:11 a.m.
- Where: Centerway Memorial at Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt.
- Details: American Legion Post 136 will join city and county officials for a Veterans Day ceremony honoring military service members. State Sen. Alonzo Washington, Prince George's County Councilmember Tim Adams and Greenbelt City Council members are expected to attend and deliver remarks.
- Information: City of Greenbelt Veterans Day Announcement
Veterans Day Ceremony — Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery
- When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.
- Where: Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham.
- Details: The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families will host a Veterans Day ceremony honoring those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans, military families and community members are invited to attend.
- Information: Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Veterans Day Ceremonies
Veterans Day Celebration — Bowie
- When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to noon.
- Where: Charter Senior Living of Bowie, 7600 Laurel Bowie Road, Bowie.
- Details: The senior living community will honor veterans with music, light refreshments and awards recognizing their military service. Contact the community at 301-200-0712 for participation details.
- Information: Charter Senior Living Veterans Day Celebration
Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast — Laurel
- When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to noon.
- Where: Laurel Multiservice Center, 204 Fort Meade Road, Laurel.
- Details: Mayor Keith R. Sydnor, a retired Navy veteran, will host the city's third annual Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast honoring veterans and military families.
- Information: City of Laurel November 2026 Newsletter