Veterans Day 2026
World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed in June 28, 1919 though fighting had ceased 7 months earlier when the armistice went into effect between the Allied nations and Germany on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. November 11, 1918 is generally regarded as the end of World War I and when Veterans Day is observed. In 1938, the day became a legal holiday known as Armistice Day and would remain until 1954 when the word Armistice was replaced with Veterans to honor those who served in all wars not just World War I.
Veterans Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
2026 Program
11:00 AM
Ringing of the Liberty Bell - Parks and Recreation
Posting of the Colors - Gailen Young and Veterans Walk of Recognition Participants
National Anthem - Kate Pohlman
Pledge of Allegiance - Issac Remboldt
Welcome - Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird
Invocation - Staff Sergeant Terrell Newby
Message - Dr. Chet Bennetts
God Bless America - Kate Pohlman
Service Song Medley - Brendan Moore
Taps - Kevin Murray
Benediction - Staff Sergeant Terrell Newby
Retiring of the Colors - Gailen Young and Veterans Walk of Recognition Participants
Closing - Issac Remboldt
When
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Location
Auld Pavilion, 1650 Memorial Dr., Lincoln, 68508, View Map
40.796294, -96.674489
1650 Memorial Dr. ,
Lincoln 68508
Auld Pavilion
1650 Memorial Dr. ,
Lincoln 68508
Veterans Day 2026