Veterans Day 2026 in Blacksburg: Parades, Ceremonies and Free Meals
The Veterans Day parades, ceremonies and free meals near Blacksburg we could confirm for 2026, with dates, hours and details from each post, school, city or restaurant's own announcements.
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| Event or offer | Where | Date | Time | Cost or offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony | Blacksburg | Wed., Nov. 11, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.; wreath placement at approximately 11 a.m. | Free |
| Montgomery County 250th Anniversary and Veterans Day Celebration | Christiansburg | Wed., Nov. 11, 2026 | 2–7 p.m.; fireworks and drone display at 7 p.m. | Free |
| New River Community College Veterans Day Ceremony | Dublin | Wed., Nov. 11, 2026 | 11 a.m. | Free |
| Burruss Hall Veterans Day Illumination | Blacksburg | Wed., Nov. 11, 2026 | Beginning at twilight | See website |
Every event or offer, in detail
Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony
355 Old Turner St., Blacksburg, VA 24061
- Remembrance ceremony
- Wreath laying
- Rifle salute
- Date
- Wed., Nov. 11, 2026
- Time
- 10:30 a.m.; wreath placement at approximately 11 a.m.
- Cost or offer
- Free
- Good for
- Public welcome
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will hold a public Veterans Day remembrance ceremony in the Corps Leadership and Military Science Building. A memorial wreath will be placed at the 1LT Timothy E. Price Memorial Flag Plaza at approximately 11 a.m., followed by a rifle salute.
Details from news.vt.edu, checked Nov 8. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Montgomery County 250th Anniversary and Veterans Day Celebration
Uptown Christiansburg, 782 New River Road, Christiansburg, VA 24073
- Patriotic performances
- Veteran stories
- ROTC color guard
- Fireworks and drone display
- Date
- Wed., Nov. 11, 2026
- Time
- 2–7 p.m.; fireworks and drone display at 7 p.m.
- Cost or offer
- Free
- Good for
- All ages
Montgomery County is holding a community celebration for the county’s 250th anniversary and Veterans Day, with live music, patriotic performances, food trucks, and local vendors. The program includes veteran stories, a Montgomery County Public Schools ROTC color guard presentation, and an evening fireworks and drone display.
Details from montva.com, checked Nov 8. Plans change; confirm before you go.
New River Community College Veterans Day Ceremony
5251 College Drive, Dublin, VA 24084
- Flag presentation
- Music
- Keynote speaker
- Reception
- Date
- Wed., Nov. 11, 2026
- Time
- 11 a.m.
- Cost or offer
- Free
- Good for
- Students, faculty, staff, and the public
New River Community College’s Veterans Office is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on the college campus in Edwards Hall, Room 117. The program includes a presentation and retiring of the flags, music, and a keynote speaker, followed by a reception.
Details from nr.edu, checked Nov 8. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Burruss Hall Veterans Day Illumination
Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061
- Veterans tribute
- Building illumination
- Date
- Wed., Nov. 11, 2026
- Time
- Beginning at twilight
- Good for
- Community members
Virginia Tech will illuminate Burruss Hall in red, white, and blue in honor of military veterans. The lighting is scheduled to be visible beginning at twilight.
Details from news.vt.edu, checked Nov 8. Plans change; confirm before you go.
Questions people ask
When are Veterans Day parades, ceremonies and free meals near Blacksburg open this year?
Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony: Wed., Nov. 11, 2026. Montgomery County 250th Anniversary and Veterans Day Celebration: Wed., Nov. 11, 2026. New River Community College Veterans Day Ceremony: Wed., Nov. 11, 2026. Burruss Hall Veterans Day Illumination: Wed., Nov. 11, 2026.
Are there free Veterans Day parades, ceremonies and free meals near Blacksburg?
Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony, Montgomery County 250th Anniversary and Veterans Day Celebration and New River Community College Veterans Day Ceremony list free admission. Some activities inside may still cost extra.
Every date, hour and price on this page comes from the post, school, city or restaurant's own website or social page, and we re-check the list every week until Veterans Day. Run a post, school, city or restaurant in Blacksburg, VA that should be here? Tell us.
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