x
Breaking News
More () »

LIST: 2024 Veterans Day events happening in Northeast Ohio

3News has compiled a list of some of the events commemorating US veterans happening in Northeast Ohio this year.
Credit: leekris - stock.adobe.com
Closeup of an American flag in a row. Memorial day, Independence day, Veterans day concept. Copy space.

CLEVELAND — Veterans Day is Monday, and many Northeast Ohio municipalities and organizations will hold commemorative events to honor those who have served our country. 

SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top local and national headlines sent to your email inbox each weekday morning with 3News to GO! newsletter

3News has compiled a list of some of those events happening in Northeast Ohio: 

Cuyahoga County 

Veterans Day Appreciation Motorcycle Ride

  • Saturday, Nov. 9
  • Registration 11 a.m., kickstands up 12 p.m. 
  • Rock-n-Roll City Harley-Davidson | 4985 West 150th St., Cleveland

Veterans Day 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage 

  • Sunday, Nov. 10
  • 8:30-10:30 a.m. 
  • Edgewater Beach | 7600 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Free admission for military and first responders at Cleveland Aquarium

  • Nov. 8-11
  • 10 a.m.-5p.m.
  • Greater Cleveland Aquarium |  2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland
    • Guests must present appropriate ID. Offer only available in-person.

Veterans Day Ceremony 

  • Monday, Nov. 11 
  • 11 a.m. 
  • Cleveland City Hall Rotunda | 601 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland

City of Cleveland Veterans Day Parade 

  • Monday, Nov. 11 
  • 12:30 p.m. 
  • Departs from Cleveland City Hall | 601 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland

Veterans Day Ceremony 

  • Monday, Nov. 11 
  • 11 a.m.-noon
  • Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument | 3 Public Square, Cleveland

Lakewood Veterans Day Ceremony

  • Monday, Nov. 11
  • 11 a.m.-noon
  • Veterans Memorial, Lakewood Park | 14532 Lake Ave, Lakewood

Veterans Day Concert

  • Monday, Nov. 11 
  • 3-4 p.m.
  • Cuyahoga County Public Library Beachwood Branch | 25501 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood

Veterans Resource Fair

  • Wednesday, Nov. 13
  • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  •  Estabrook Recreational Center | 4125 Fulton Rd., Cleveland 

Lake County 

Mentor Veterans Day Ceremony 

  • Monday, Nov. 11 
  • 11:11 a.m. 
  • Mentor Municipal Cemetery | 6881 Hopkins Road, Mentor

Veterans Day Ceremony

  • Monday, Nov. 11
  • 11 a.m.
  • Veterans Memorial outside Lake County Courthouse | 95 N Park Pl., Painesville

Celebrate America: Veterans Day Concert

  • Saturday, Nov. 9
  • 4 p.m.
  • New Promise Church | 8671 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland
    • This "musical tribute to our veterans" from the Snowbelt Symphony, a professional orchestra based in Lake and Geauga counties, promises patriotic music including "'Stars and Stripes Forever' and 'God Bless America,' familiar music by George Gershwin and Aaron Copland, Broadway favorites, and lots more quintessential American music."

Lorain County 

Race to End Veterans Suicide 22k Run

  • Saturday, Nov. 9 
  • 7:30 a.m. 
  • Ely Square Park | Broad St and Middle Ave, Elyria

Medina County 

Veterans Day Concert

  • Sunday, Nov. 10
  • 2-4 p.m.
  • Medina High School | 777 East Union St., Medina
    • Featuring the Brass Band of the Western Reserve and the men of Independence

Veterans Day Parade

  • Monday, Nov. 11 
  • 10:50 a.m.-noon
  • 102 Main St., Suite 20, Wadsworth

Veterans Day Ceremony

  • Monday, Nov. 11 
  • 11 a.m. 
  • Brunswick City Hall | 4095 Center Road, Brunswick

Ottawa County 

Veterans Day Weekend at Liberty Aviation Museum 

  • Nov. 9-11
  • Saturday/Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
  • Liberty Aviation Museum | 3515 East State Rd, Port Clinton
    • Free admission for all veterans, active military and their immediate families

Portage County 

Portage Area RTA Veterans Day Ceremony

  • Monday, Nov. 11
  • 1-2 p.m.
  • Veterans Memorial, Kent Central Gateway | 201 East Erie Street, Kent

Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony

  • Monday, Nov. 11
  • 11 a.m.
  • Portage County Veterans Memorial/Portage County Courthouse | 203 West Main St., Ravenna

Richland County

Veterans Day Parade

  • Monday, Nov. 11 
  • 10:30 a.m.-noon
  • Mansfield Central Park | Main Street and Park Avenue West, Mansfield

Stark County 

Veterans Day Event and Expo 

  • Monday, Nov. 11 
  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame | 2121 George Halas Drive NW, Canton 
    • Free admission for U.S. service members, National Guard and veterans along with a guest

Veterans Day Ceremony

  • Friday, Nov. 10 
  • 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 
  • North Canton City Hall | 145 North Main St., North Canton

Summit County 

MAPS Air Museum Veteran Celebration

  • Saturday, Nov. 9
  • 4:30-10 p.m.
  • Military Aviation Preservation Society Air Museum | 2206 International Pkwy, North Canton

Veterans Day Ceremony 

  • Monday, Nov. 11 
  • 10:30 a.m. 
  • Veterans Memorial Park | 1900 Steese Road, Green 

Veterans' Appreciation Day at Akron Zoo

  • Monday, Nov. 11
  • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Akron Zoo | 500 Edgewood Ave, Akron
    • All veterans receive free admission with a valid military I.D. Immediate family members receive 50% off admission. Offer not available online.

Veterans Day commemoration at Stan Hywet

  • Tuesday, Nov. 12
  • 10 a.m.-dusk; last admission 4 p.m.
  • Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | 714 North Portage Path, Akron
    • Free self-guided tours for veterans and military personnel. Visitors must present military ID.

Want to be among the first to know the most important local and national news? You can download the free WKYC app and get the latest updates right on your phone: Android, Apple.

Before You Leave, Check This Out