11 Ways To Observe Veterans Day In Northern Virginia On Nov. 11

Veterans Day is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with several opportunities around Northern Virginia to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, both in times of war and peace.

Originally called Armistice Day, Veterans Day is always observed on Nov. 11 to reflect the signing of the armistice ending World War I at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. The observance was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to include veterans who served in World War II and the Korean War.

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Here are some upcoming Veterans Day events you shouldn’t miss:

Nov. 1: Northern Virginia Veterans Parade, Manassas

Nov. 9: Veterans Day 5K and 1K, Fairfax

Nov. 11: National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington

Nov. 11: 21st Annual Veterans Day Celebration, Leesburg

Nov. 11: Fredericksburg Veterans Day Procession, Fredericksburg

Nov. 11: City of Alexandria and the Friends of Rocky Versace’s Annual Veterans Day, Alexandria

Nov. 11: Falls Church Veterans Day Ceremony, Falls Church

Nov. 11: Mount Vernon Salutes Veterans, Mount Vernon

Nov. 11: RTC Run For Valor 5K, Reston

Nov. 11: Women's Memorial Veterans Day Observance, Arlington

Nov. 11: American Legion Fairfax Post 177 and VFW Post 8469 Veterans Day Ceremony, Fairfax