73rd National Veterans Day Observance Set for Nov. 11 at Arlington: Wreath-Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The 73rd annual National Veterans Day Observance, honoring the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during war and peacetime, will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The event is free and open to the public, with amphitheater seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Scheduled events include a prelude at 10:30 a.m. by the United States Coast Guard Band accompanied by the U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants, a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier conducted by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, and the national observance inside the amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans organizations and remarks from dignitaries. Attendance at the wreath-laying ceremony will be limited this year to official participants, and a live stream will be available for those who cannot attend in person.
Free parking will be available at the cemetery Welcome Center lot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees must ride the tram from the Welcome Center to the amphitheater, as walking is prohibited; trams begin operating at about 8:30 a.m. and attendees are encouraged to arrive no later than 9:45 a.m. All visitors must pass through a security checkpoint, and items including umbrellas, large bags, glass or metal containers and drones are prohibited. (Source: Arlington National Cemetery)
Source: Arlington National Cemetery
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Photo: 图片来源：阿灵顿国家公墓纪念圆形剧场（Susanne Bledsoe 摄，美国陆军工程兵团，Wikimedia Commons，Public domain） / Image: Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, by Susanne Bledsoe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
