Join Neighbors, Friends, and Family to Show Your Appreciation and Community Spirit
Each year on November 11, communities pause to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of those who have defended our freedoms, often at great personal costs.
Here in Broward County, the spirit of service runs deep. Our region is home to over 100,00 Veterans — individuals who have worn the uniform with pride and returned to build lives, families, and communities. Veterans enrich our neighborhoods as mentors, leaders, and everyday heroes. Many continue to serve through local organizations, volunteer work, and civic engagement.
In addition to honoring their service on Veterans Day, United Way Broward’s MISSION UNITED transforms Veterans’ lives year-round and empowers them every day with critical support, such as housing, legal aid, job placement, and more.
Here’s a list of community events across every municipality in Broward County, honoring our heroes with ceremonies, community gatherings, and heartfelt tributes for Veterans Day 2025. Wherever you live in Broward, there’s a meaningful event happening near you.
Coconut Creek
What: Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 11 am
Veterans Park, 3550 Lyons Road
Weather contingency: Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd.
Cost: free
Cooper City
What: Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 11 am
Where: Memorial Park, 9001 SW 51st St.
Weather contingency: Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd.
Cost: free
Coral Springs
What: Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 10:30 am
Where: Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd.
Weather contingency: Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive
Cost: free
Davie
What: Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 9 am
Where: Johnny L. Tigner Community Center, 435 SW 2nd St.
Cost: free
Deerfield Beach
What: Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 11 am
Where: Memorial Park, 9001 SW 51st St.
Cost: free
Fort Lauderdale
What: Veterans Day Salute, hosted by the YMCA of South Florida
When: Friday, November 7 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Where: Victory Black Box Theatre, 1409 NW 6th St., Third Floor
Cost: free
What: Veterans Day Cruise, hosted by Freedom Waters Foundation
When: Tuesday, November 11 from 10:30 am to noon
Where: Jungle Queen, 801 Seabreeze Blvd.
Cost: free for Veterans, reserve your seat on the Jungle Queen by calling 954-296-8646
Hallandale Beach
What: Veterans Day Salute
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 9 am
Where: Cultural Community Center, 410 SE 3rd St.
Cost: free
Hollywood
When: Tuesday, November 11, all day
Where: TY Park, Pavilion #12, 3300 North Park Road
Cost: Veteran must present military ID, driver’s license with Veteran status, or form DD214. No fee will apply to the Veteran and spouse/guest once ID has been presented. For all others, TY Park’s gate fee will apply. ($1.50 per person for ages 6 and up).
Lauderdale Lakes
What: Veterans Day Brunch
When: Saturday, November 8 at 10 am
Where: Educational and Cultural Center, 3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
What: Veterans Day Celebration
When: Tuesday, November 11 from 10 am to 11:30 am
Where: El Prado Park, 4500 El Mar Drive
Weather contingency: Jarvis Hall, 4505 N. Ocean Drive
Cost: free
Lauderhill
What: Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, November 11 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Where: Veterans Park, 7600 NW 50th St.
Cost: free
Margate
What: Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 10:30 am
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 7044 NW 1st St.
Cost: free
Miramar
What: Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 11 am
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 6405 Arbor Drive
Cost: free
Oakland Park
What: Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 11 am
Where: American Legion, 4250 NE 5th Ave.
Cost: free
Parkland
What: Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 11 am
Where: Veterans Park, 6620 North University Drive
Cost: free
Pembroke Pines
What: Veterans Day Observance
When: Tuesday, November 11 at noon
Where: Charles F. Dodge City Center Memorial Park, 601 City Center Way
Cost: free
Plantation
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 9:30 am
Where: Veterans Park, 1776 Lauderdale West Drive
Cost: free
What: Veterans Day Car and Truck Show
When: Tuesday, November 11 from 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Plantation Walk, 321 N. University Drive
Cost: free
Pompano Beach
What: Drone Show Extravaganza
When: Saturday, November 8 at 5:30 pm
Where: Fisher Family Pier, 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.
Cost: free
Sunrise
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 10:30 am
Where: Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Cost: free
Tamarac
What: Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Frida, November 7 from 8:30 am to 11 am
Where: Tamarac Veterans’ Park, 7825 Southgate Blvd.
Cost: free
Weston
What: Veterans Day Salute
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 10:30 am
Where: Bonaventure Town Center Ballroom, 16690 Saddle Club Road
Cost: free
Wilton Manors
What: Veterans Day Salute
When: Tuesday, November 11 at 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive
Cost: free
United Way Broward’s MISSION UNITED stands as a powerful force of gratitude and action for those who’ve served our country. Over 20,000 Veterans in Broward County have been connected to life-changing resources, and MISSION UNITED’s year-round care, unwavering support is continuous, comprehensive, and free:
- Legal assistance for protecting rights and resolving complex challenges
- Employment services for connecting Veterans to meaningful careers
- Educational pathways for opening doors to new opportunities
- Housing support and financial empowerment for building lasting stability
On Wednesday November 19, MISSION UNITED’s annual Operation Turkey Dinner invites everyone in the community to help us collect and distribute holiday meals for Veterans and their families. Be part of this fun, joyful event and help ensure everyone receives a festive meal on this day of gratitude.
Other ways you can show your support are by making a donation and becoming a volunteer for one of MISSION UNITED’s events throughout the year.
To our Veterans, active military service, and families — especially those who call Broward County home — all of us at United Way Broward thank you. Your courage inspires us, your service humbles us, and your legacy lives through all you’ve given.