Veterans Day is observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The observance of Veterans Day on November 11 preserves the historical significance of the end of WWI. It helps focus attention on the essential purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

• Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit
  Beaufort County Administration Building
  Sunday, November 6, Noon - 5:30 p.m.

The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is a unique, interactive "museum on wheels" that is dedicated to bringing America's military service members and local communities together while honoring our veterans and teaching patriotism.

The event will include food trucks, Sassy Sweets and Gullah Express, and booths from other County departments.

Learn more: https://beaufortcountysc.gov/news/2022/10/beaufort-county-veterans-affairs-partners-with-wreaths-across-america-beaufort-to-bring-national-mobile-education-exhibit-to-beaufort.html

• Beaufort County Veterans Parade in Beaufort
  Begins at the Beaufort National Cemetery
  Friday, November 11, 10 a.m.

The parade will be broadcast live on The County Channel.

Learn more:  https://beaufortcountysc.gov/news/2022/10/beaufort-county-veterans-affairs-department-hosting--veterans-day-parade.html

• American Legion Post 205 6^th Annual Veteran's Day Parade in Bluffton
  Parade Route: Alljoy Rd. to Calhoun St, through Promenade St., ending at Mellichamp Dr.
  Friday, November 11, 10 a.m.

Learn more: https://www.alpost205.org/

• Hilton Head - 2022 Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony
  Friday, November 11, 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The American Legion Alexander Wattay Post 185 and the Military Veterans Coalition of Hilton Head Island host this year's ceremony. The keynote speaker is Joe McNamara, on the Board of Directors of Operation Patriots FOB in Ridgeland. Free and open to the public. 10:30 a.m. Shelter Cove Veterans Memorial Park, 59 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island. 843-342-6322 or warrenagraves@hotmail.com. In the event of rain: St Andrew by the Sea, 20 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island.

• Hilton Head – Shelter Cove Veterans Day Ceremony
  Friday, November 11 9:00 AM  1:00 PM
  Shelter Cove Veterans Memorial Park
  59 Shelter Cove Lane

Learn More: https://www.welcometosheltercove.com/calendar-of-events/2022/11/11/veterans-day-ceremony

• Veterans Day Lunch – USCB – Bluffton Campus
  Friday, November 11 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
  University of South Carolina Beaufort - Bluffton Campus
  1 University Boulevard

Your Sand Shark Veterans will be hosting a lunch in honor of our student Veterans. All are welcome to come to enjoy free food in honor of our veterans. The lunch will be held on Friday, November 11, in CC 105 from 11-1pm.

• Military Appreciation Day
  Naval Heritage Park, Port Royal
  Saturday, November 19, 1:00 p.m. – 3 p.m.

The event will include free hot dogs for the first 1,000 folks with a military ID, food trucks, swag bags, and presentations by installation commanders and community leaders.

Learn more: https://beaufortchamber.org/about-us/signature-events/salute-to-service/?fbclid=IwAR148dDIT7gdkUV7ro-HJcf1O1IRvbXBhKaaRzXStJF19aMacSwN4QHmdts