South Florida Cities Line Up Dozens of Veterans Day Events
Miami-Dade and Broward counties schedule parades, ceremonies, and picnics for Nov. 11, with one town holding its parade on Sunday.
By Amina Howard ·
South Florida cities have finalized plans for Veterans Day observances scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11. Organizers in Miami-Dade and Broward counties will hold parades, military ceremonies, and community gatherings to honor veterans. Most events are set for the holiday itself, though some municipalities will hold their main activities earlier in the week.
Miami Beach will stage a parade along Ocean Drive starting at 11:11 a.m. on the 11th. The procession will move from Fifth Street to 15th Street. In Coral Gables, the city will host its first Salute to Veterans at Giralda Plaza from 9 to 11 a.m. The University of Miami will also hold a Veterans Appreciation Day at The Rock Plaza on its campus in Coral Gables from 10 a.m. to noon.
Homestead will offer a full day of free activities at Losner Park and the nearby Seminole Theatre. The schedule includes an 11 a.m. ceremony, a parade from noon to 2 p.m., a community picnic until 5 p.m., and a concert from 4 to 5 p.m. North Miami will host a breakfast for veterans at the Scott Galvin Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees must reserve seats by calling 305-895-9840.
Broward County municipalities will host separate ceremonies throughout the day. Coral Springs will hold a ceremony at Veterans Park at 10:45 a.m., with a backup location at the Coral Springs Gymnasium if it rains. Sunrise will begin its observance at the Civic Center Theatre at 10:30 a.m., while Tamarac will hold a free ceremony at Veterans' Park at the same time. Pembroke Pines will gather at Charles F. Dodge City Center Memorial Park at noon. Hollywood has scheduled a barbecue at T.Y. Park, though specific hours remain unconfirmed.
Miami Lakes will hold its parade on Sunday, Nov. 8, ahead of the national holiday. The route runs along Northwest 67th Avenue near Main Street and ends at the Miami Lakes Town Hall. A ceremony will follow the parade at the town hall. Residents planning to attend any of these events should check with local organizers for potential schedule changes or weather updates.
The events span both coastal and inland communities across the two counties. While many gatherings are outdoors, such as the Coral Springs and Miami Beach events, others are held in indoor venues like the North Miami community center and the Sunrise theatre. The variety of formats ranges from formal military ceremonies to informal picnics and concerts.
Local governments and civic groups are coordinating these events to ensure wide participation. The specific times and locations have been distributed to the public, allowing residents to select events that fit their schedules. The Nov. 11 date serves as the primary focal point for the majority of these municipal celebrations.
