This year Veteran’s Day falls on Tuesday, November 11—check out these local Birmingham events you can attend so we can all celebrate and honor all our veterans have done to protect us, our country, and our freedoms! Thank you, veterans!
9th Annual Clutch Band Veterans Event
When: Friday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.
Where: VFW Post #668- 1801 11th Ave. N., Birmingham
About:Enjoy live music, dinner, and more as they honor all veterans for their service. (Registration required)
Learn more: officialclutchband.com/events
2025 National Veterans Day Parade
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 1–4:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Birmingham (Starts on 18th St. and 9th Ave. N. and ends on 19th St. and 10th Ave. N.)
About: The 78th National Veterans Day Parade! Captain Gary Michael “Mike” Rose will be the parade marshal.
Learn more: nationalveteransday.org/parade
Alabama Veterans Day StepStone Dedication Ceremony
When: Sunday, Nov. 2 at 1:20 p.m.
Where: Alabama Veterans Memorial Park
About: Whether you bought a veteran a StepStone or you just want to watch Alabama veterans honored with the presentation, you’re welcome to attend.
Learn more: facebook.com/events
American Legion Post 347 presents Celebrating Veterans
When: Saturday, Nov. 8 from 3–6 p.m.
Where: American Legion Post 347 (5021 Gary Ave., Fairfield)
About: American Legion Post 347 is hosting a Veterans Day celebration with food, drinks, and a live band, as well as honoring Commissioner Sheila Tyson (District Two) for her support of veterans.
Learn more: facebook.com/WjldRadio/
Annual National Veterans Awards Dinner
When: Monday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Birmingham Hotel Ballroom
About: This dinner celebrates our veterans with a formal dinner, an Army jazz band, a keynote speaker, local Veteran of the Year awards, and more. (*Ticket portal might be closed.)
Learn more: birminghamveteransdinner.swell.gives/
Birmingham AL Veterans Day Outdoor Wellness Event
When: Friday, Nov. 7 from 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Where: Norwood Community Center (1330 28th Street N., Birmingham)
About: An annual Veterans Day tree planting event. All gloves and needed tools will be provided. Long pants and closed toe shoes recommended. They will also offer gentle yoga and forest bathing. Open to all veterans and their families and friends.
Learn more: va.gov/birmingham-health-care/events/83632/
Birmingham VAHCS Outreach Team – Veterans Pinning Ceremony
When: Sunday, Nov. 9 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Crumbey Bethel Primitive Baptist Church (444 58th Street, Fairfield)
About: This free event celebrates the brave men and women who have served. (RSVP encouraged)
Learn more: va.gov/birmingham-health-care/events/83809/
Homewood Pops Community Band Salute to Veterans Concert
When: Tuesday, Nov. 18
Where: Homewood Public Library
About: Come listen to the Homewood Pops Community Band, made up of Homewood Patriot Band alumni.
Learn more: homewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/14294140
Salute to Veterans Day Celebration
When: Monday, Nov. 10 beginning at noon
Where: Vestavia Hills Civic Center (1090 Montgomery Highway)
About: A family-friendly, patriotic afternoon full of honoring veterans from all branches of service with food, fun, and entertainment.
Learn more: vhal.org/events/salute-to-veterans-day-celebration/
Spain Park High School Veterans Day Celebration
When: Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Spain Park High School (4700 Jaguar Dr., Hoover)
About: This free event is hosted by the SPHS Chamber Choir & the Chamber Winds, with refreshments to follow and an open invite to all.
Learn more: facebook.com/events
Veterans Appreciation Dinner at the Hoover Public Library
When: Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 6:30–8 p.m.
Where: Hoover Public Library
About: This dinner will feature speaker Beau Armistead, M.A., NCC, LPC, Director of Sojourn Counselling, teaching veterans how to handle stress associated with military life.
Learn more: events.hooverlibrary.org/event/13959292
UAB Veterans Day 5k Presented By Viva Health
When: Saturday, Nov. 8 at 8 a.m.
Where: Railroad Park
About: The 3rd Annual UAB Veterans Day 5K; the funds raised are used to support UAB veteran and dependent students.
Learn more: runsignup.com/Race/AL/Birmingham/UABVeteransDay5k
