Openings, Closings, Ceremony For Veterans Day Around Burke

BURKE, VA — Before the holiday season gets started with Thanksgiving later this month, Veterans Day will be observed as a federal holiday on Thursday, Nov. 11. The holiday celebrates all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Around Burke, there will be closures for the holiday and a Veterans Day ceremony.

Head into the City of Fairfax for a Veterans Day Ceremony from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Old Town Square, 10415 North Street, Fairfax, VA. The American Legion Post 177 and VFW Post 8469 will host the ceremony to celebrate the sacrifice and service of veterans. Lampposts in Old Town Square will be decorated with "Hometown Heroes" banners featuring local departed soldiers with their service branch and dates. All are invited to attend the ceremony.

Below are the openings and closures to know for Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11:

Fairfax County government: Closed on Nov. 11.

Fairfax County Public Schools: Schools will have a two-hour early release on Nov. 11.

Animal shelter: The Fairfax County Animal Shelter offers services by appointment.

Burke Centre Conservancy: Office closed on Nov. 11.

Community centers: Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services community centers will be closed on Nov. 11.

Courts: Fairfax Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court are closed on Nov. 11.

Department of Motor Vehicles: All Virginia DMV locations in Northern Virginia are closed on Nov. 11. Many DMV services are available either online or by visiting dmvNOW.com/appt to schedule an appointment.

Fairfax Connector: Fairfax Connector will provide holiday weekday service on Nov. 11.

Libraries: Fairfax County Public Library locations are closed on Nov. 11.

Metro: Metrobus and Metrorail will run on a Saturday schedule on Nov. 11. Service is reduced through at least Nov. 15 due to the Oct. 12 train derailment investigation.

Park authority: Colvin Run Mill; Sully Historic Site; the nature centers at E.C. Lawrence, Hidden Pond and Huntley Meadows; Hidden Oaks Nature Center; Riverbend Park Visitor Center, and Green Spring Gardens Horticultural Center and Historic House are closed on Nov. 11. Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center is closed, but the farm and indoor arena are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Post offices: Closed on Nov. 11.

Recreation centers: On Nov. 11, RECenters will be open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Veterans and active-duty military personnel and their families can visit RECenters for free on Nov. 11. Military identification is required.

Trash and recycling: County collection customers will have collection services on Nov. 11. Private collection customers should check with their hauler for any changes.

Trash and recycling centers: The I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex are open regular hours on Nov. 11.

Virginia Railway Express: VRE does not operate on Veterans Day.