2019 Veterans Day Events In The Worcester Area

WORCESTER, MA — Cities and towns across Massachusetts will celebrate the 81st Veterans Day on Nov. 11, including events in the Worcester and MetroWest area.

Veterans Day was made an official U.S. holiday in 1938, according to the Department of Defense. The holiday started as a celebration of the end of World War I, but became a celebration of living veterans — Memorial Day is meant to celebrate people who gave their lives during wartime.

A reminder that Veterans Day is a federal holiday, so schools and government buildings are closed. Some businesses may also be closed.

Here are local events sponsored by local cities and towns happening on Veterans Day. If you have an event you want added, email neal.mcnamara@patch.com.

Natick

Natick Veterans Day Parade — Nov. 11, 9 a.m. The parade begins at Morse's Tavern, 85 East Central St. From there, the parade head toward the Morse Library. Keynote speaker is Brigadier General Vincent Malone of Natick Soldier Systems Center.

Framingham

Veterans Appreciation Luncheon — Nov. 6, Braza Union House. The luncheon, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Framingham, will feature guest speakers Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans Affairs Francisco Urena and author and veteran Mike Montigny.

Veterans Day Event — Nov. 11, Nevins Hall. Framingham's Veterans Day ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at 150 Concord St.

Milford

Veterans Day Ceremony — Nov. 11, Draper Memorial Park. The park will be decorated with flags and a ceremony will happen at 11 a.m. after the town Veterans Day parade.

Wayland

Wayland Veterans Day Program — Nov. 11, 10 a.m. The program begins at Trinitarian Congregational Church featuring the Natick Soldier Systems Center Color Guard and patriotic music. Wayland High School graduate Lt. Joseph Carroll will speak. Carroll is a Navy officer who serves on the USS George HW Bush aircraft carrier. At noon, there will be a service at the Wayland Veterans Memorial at the Town Building recognizing Wayland residents who died during wartime.

Sudbury

Veterans Appreciation Luncheon — Nov. 6, Fairbank Community Gym. This luncheon is for veterans and their spouses. Starts at noon. Call the Senior Center to reserve your spot at 978-443-3055 or by emailing senior@sudbury.ma.us.

Marlborough

Marlborough Veterans Day Parade — Nov. 11, 10 a.m. The parade will begin at about 10 a.m. in front of the American Legion on Maple Street, and then proceed down Main Street. Parade route ends at the Marlborough Doughboy Monument.

Worcester

Veterans Day Ceremony — Nov. 11, 8 a.m. Join Mayor Joseph Petty, the City Council, and City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. for a half day of events. The schedule is:

• 8 t0 11 a.m. — Pancake Breakfast at Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St.
• 11 a.m. to noon — Veterans Day Parade along Grove Street
• 1 to 2 p.m. — Wreath-laying at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial at Green Hill Park
• 1 - 2 p.m. — Korean War Veterans Recognition at the Korean War Memorial, 52 Foster St.