A run down of Veterans Day 2024 events around Contra Costa County beginning November 5 and running through November 11. Have also included a couple of businesses who are offering special on Veterans Day.
If you have any other Veterans Day event or related activities or business offering veterans a special, please email [email protected]
November 5
Board of Supervisors to Host Veterans Day Celebration
Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will pay tribute to the Port Chicago sailors at this year’s Veterans Day celebration, recognizing the bravery and sacrifice of the sailors who stood against unsafe working conditions after the tragic 1944 Port Chicago Naval Magazine explosion in Concord.
The event will take place at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the Board Chambers, located at 1025 Escobar St., in Martinez.
The Port Chicago explosion, which claimed the lives of more than 320 servicemen, two-thirds of whom were Black, is a significant chapter in U.S. history. Following the disaster, 50 Black sailors were charged with mutiny for refusing to return to dangerous duties. Their exoneration by U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, 80 years later, serves as a powerful reminder of the pursuit of justice.
Port Chicago Alliance Executive Director Yulie Padmore will be this year’s Keynote speaker. The event will also feature a color guard ceremony by the Pittsburg Police Department and a musical performance by Yesenia Roman who will be singing the Star-Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful. — more information
Nov 9 -11
Danville: Veterans Groups Hold Open House
The Town of Danville and the service organizations of the Veterans Memorial Building of San Ramon Valley will host a weekend open house to commemorate Veterans Day, as well as a ceremony event. The open house will be November 9-11, and the Veterans Day ceremony will be November 11.
All are invited to visit the Veterans Memorial Building for the Open House featuring a pop-up museum. This year the museum will feature displays on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Air Lift, astrophotography, robotics, San Ramon Valley firefighting robots, Danville Police drones, and American rockets. Admission is free and the museum will be open Saturday through Monday, November 9 through 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The UH-1 Huey Helicopter will be displayed outside the building.
Veterans, active-duty personnel and their families are invited to a complimentary Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast between 7:30 and 10 a.m. Monday, November 11 at the Veterans Memorial Building. The general community is also invited to a ceremony honoring our veterans, which will take place Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. in the Veterans Memorial Building Main Hall.
Lastly, the community is invited to join local veterans organizations and Danville Mayor Karen Stepper at the Veterans Memorial Building November 11 to light the Mount Diablo Beacon. At 5 p.m., the groups will gather at the flagpole in front of the building to press a remote button that will light the aviation beacon on the Mount Diablo summit. The Veterans Memorial Building will be open November 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. for visitors to view the historic photos and memorabilia inside.
Parking is available on surrounding public streets and in all downtown Municipal Parking Lots. To accommodate the large outdoor displays, parking around the Veterans Memorial Building will be limited.
The Veterans Memorial Building is located at 400 Hartz Ave. in Danville. For event information, visit vmbsrv.org.
November 10
Brentwood Veterans Parade: Join the City of Brentwood for its inaugural Veterans Parade, a special event dedicated to honoring those who have served our country. The parade will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. on November 10.
Whether you are a part of a veteran organization, a veteran-owned business, or simply want to show your support for our local veterans and active military, there’s a place for you in the parade! Come be a part of this meaningful celebration. If you are not a veteran/active duty military member, veteran organization or veteran owned business, you can only participate in the “flag walk” portion of the parade. Bring your own flag and walk at the end of the parade with the rest of the community! Register at https://brentwood.info/reg-veterans-parade
November 11
Antioch: Delta Veterans Group is Honored to partner with the City of Antioch, the Antioch Rivertown Veterans Lions Club and other local Veteran’s Service Organizations for this years Veteran’s Day Ceremonies.
- 8:00 am – Pancake Breakfast
- 9:30 am – Ceremony (5 Marina Plaza)
- 11:00 am – Parade
Please email Parade Application to Velma Wilson at [email protected]. For more information, visit www.deltaveteransgroup.org
City of Brentwood: Join local veterans’ group as they host a Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park (3841 Balfour Rd) on Nov 11 at 10:30 am. This is a free public event that includes guest speakers, vocalist, tributes to veterans, rifle salute and taps.
City of El Cerrito: The El Cerrito Lions Club Flag Placement Ceremony 8:30am-9:30am, Nov. 11th at Sunset View Cemetery, 101 Colusa Ave, El Cerrito For further information, please contact John Anderson, 510-222-0633, [email protected]
City of Martinez: a Flag Raising, Veterans Memorial Building, 930 Ward St. at 9:00 a.m. at Pioneer Cemetery, 115 Tarantino Dr. at 10:00 a.m. Service at City Hall Plaza at 11:00 a.m. Participation by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1351, Martinez.
City of Moraga: The annual Moraga Veterans Day celebration held each year outdoors at the Moraga Commons Park, from 9 am to 10 am. The park is located at 1425 St. Mary’s Road in Moraga. This event features an honor guard and parade of Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, brief remarks by local elected officials, and an opportunity to honor the veterans from our community.
City of Oakley: The City of Oakley is holding a Veterans Day Ceremony to honor those who have served on Monday, November 11th from 11:00 AM in Civic Center Plaza (3231 Main Street).
City of Pittsburg: Veterans’ Day will be honored on November 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the City of Pittsburg Senior Center (300 Presidio Drive) Join The United Veterans Council to celebrate our veterans of yesterday, today and tomorrow, and their important services given for our country’s freedoms.
City of San Pablo: The San Pablo Veterans Day Celebration Thursday, November 7th, 11:30am-12:30pm Church Lane Senior Center (1943 Church Lane)
City of Walnut Creek: The City of Walnut Creek invites residents and guests to one of its most cherished traditions, the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Hosted by Mayor Loella Haskew, the free event will be held at the Lesher Center for the Arts on the corner of Civic Drive and Locust Street.
This year’s national theme is “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service.” Mayor Haskew has invited representatives from “Joybound, People and Pets” to share details of their successful “Shelter to Service” program, which matches veterans with service animals to aid with a variety of special needs.
As always, the Walnut Creek Concert Band will perform throughout the ceremony, including special recognition of each of our military branches. Thank you to the Concert Band under the direction of Matthew Sadowski for providing the patriotic score for the hour-long event. Thanks also go to the professional staff of the Lesher Center for the Arts and other Walnut Creek staff members for bringing this special ceremony to the community — More info
Other Items of Interest
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- Military, police, fire and EMTs get in 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 all three days (and can also purchase up to 6 additional guest tickets for just $20 each)
- All Premium Members can Bring-a-Friend 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 on Monday (Nov 11)
- Gilroy Residents pay just $10 admission and $10 parking (with proof of residency) all weekend lon
For more information on the Gilroy Gardens Salute to Heroes — click here
Veterans Day at Hannah Nicole Vineyards (Brentwood): Join us at Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery to celebrate our Veterans on Monday, November 11th, 2024, featuring music by CT2. The event will kick off at 12p, with music starting at 1p. Stay tuned for updates on a food truck that will be present during the evening. Veterans save 30%,
Veterans Day at Zephyr Grill & Bar in Brentwood: In honor of Veterans Day & your service to our Country, we are saying THANK YOU with a complimentary entrée from our special Veterans Day menu — more info
For more upcoming events, visit our events calendar
