Local Events to Honor Our Veterans

Whether you've served our country in the military, you know someone who has, or are simply grateful for their services, you might want to attend one of the local Veterans Day ceremonies or celebrations in College Park or the surrounding area this weekend.

Here's a list to choose from. We know we might have missed one or two, so feel free to share information in the comments.

Programs for the College Park ceremonies accompany this post.

College Park Events

Veterans Day Memorial Service

Community members are invited to join with city officials, American Legion representatives, and other city and military leaders to honor the veterans of the city and the country.

• Where: Veterans Memorial at U.S. Route 1 and Greenbelt Road, College Park
• When: 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11
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University of Maryland Veterans Day Celebration

University and military leaders and alumni will gather for a memorial service and celebration, along with the university chorus Femmes de Chanson, concluding with a buffet lunch served in the West Chapel Garden.

• Where: 1101 Memorial Chapel, College Park
• When: 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11
• More information here.

College Park Blues Festival

Veterans will be honored at this fourth annual blues festival, where there will also be food, dancing, holiday shopping and prizes. Veterans are encouraged to come in uniform. It's a free event.

• Where: Ritchie Coliseum, 4321 Hartwick Road, College Park
• When: 6 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12
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Other Area Events

Veterans Day Ceremony

Local veterans groups will host a ceremony. Attendees are invited to the Disabled American Veterans Hall for a reception afterward.

• Where: , 12700 9th Street, Bowie
• When: All Day, Friday, Nov. 11
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Veterans Wreath Laying Ceremony

This is a Riverdale Park ceremony to honor veterans.

• Where: Veterans Memorial, 3 Queensbury Road, Riverdale Park
• When: 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11
• More information here.

Rosaryville Veterans Day 50K

The Annapolis Striders present the inaugural Rosaryville Veteran’s Day 50K race. That's 31 miles through wooded trails and meadows. Registration is $40.

• Where: Rosaryville State Park, Upper Marlboro
• When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12
• More information here.

Newseum

The media-themed museum will offer free admission to veterans.

• Where: Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
• When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11-13
• Complimentary Tickets: available at admission desk
• More information here.