This Veterans Day, join the American Legion Post 133 on the downtown square for a special ceremony honoring our nation’s Veterans.
The ceremony will start at 9:45 with a parade in which Veterans will march from the American Legion building to the downtown square.
The parade will be followed by the ceremony on the town square featuring this year’s speaker, Patrick Naeger.
“I’m excited to be part of it as a veteran myself,” Naeger said. “I attend those veteran day celebrations every year. And I’m very humbled to be asked to speak and honor our veterans.”
Following the ceremony downtown, the National Veterans Memorial will be hosting a ceremony at 11:30 a.m. featuring the official dedication of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.
This meaningful occasion will honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation while recognizing the families who carry their memories, sacrifices, and legacies forward. The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will serve as a permanent tribute to the families of our nation’s fallen heroes, providing a place for remembrance, reflection, and healing. The Veterans Day ceremony will include remarks from Gold Star family members, a ceremonial wreath laying, and the official unveiling of the monument.
MNVM extends its sincere appreciation to the Woody Williams Foundation, whose mission to honor and recognize Gold Star Families has made a lasting impact on communities across the nation. Through this meaningful partnership, MNVM is proud to bring a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument to the Heartland, ensuring these families have a dedicated place of honor and remembrance. MNVM also gratefully recognizes the contractors and community partners whose expertise, dedication, and contributions helped bring this monument to life: Kiefner Bros Inc., Duane Ernst Construction, Dryer Electric, Rob Roy Nursery, and SWT Design. Their commitment to this project reflects the strong community support that continues to make the mission of Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial possible.
Event Details
Event: Veterans Day Ceremony & Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Dedication
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial 1172 Veterans Memorial Parkway Perryville, Missouri 63775
The ceremony is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. For more information about Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial, visit www.mnvmfund.org or contact the Welcome Center at (573) 547-2035.
