Where to celebrate Veterans Day in San Diego County

On Nov. 11, the country comes together to celebrate America’s Veterans and recognize their sacrifice and service. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day. It was proclaimed a holiday to commemorate the end of hostilities in World War I in 1919. In the 1950s, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day.

Today, Veterans Day is commemorated across the country with parades and memorials. Also, businesses offer discounts and freebies to veterans who served our country.

Here’s a list of events, parades and freebies offered around San Diego County:

• Veterans Day
• Holidays
• Family
• Heritage & Cultural

Free Gas for Veterans & Military for Veterans Day

This event is in the past.

Ongoing until November 11, 2026

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Multiple locations

• Veterans Day
• Tours
• Holidays

Old Town Trolley Tours, Veterans Day Specials

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until November 11, 2026

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Old Town Market

Free

• Food / Drinks
• Veterans Day

Veterans Day at Stone

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11 AM

Ongoing until November 11, 2026

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Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station

• Veterans Day
• Exhibits
• Family
• Festivals

2026 North County VetFest Veterans Day Parade and Festival

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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Escondido's Historic Downtown

Free

• America 250
• Family
• Music
• Veterans Day

Classics 4 Kids Family Concert: A Salute to America

This event is in the past.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2 PM

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San Diego Museum of Art

Tickets: $25 Adults | $10 Youth

• Veterans Day
• Holidays
• Family
• Kids
• Outdoors
• Animals

Red, White & Blue Salute at SeaWorld

This event is in the past.

Ongoing until November 9, 2026

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SeaWorld San Diego

• Veterans Day
• Holidays
• Outdoors
• Family

7th Annual VetFest and Veterans Day Parade

This event is in the past.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

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230 E. Park Avenue, Escondido

• Veterans Day
• Holidays
• Family
• Music
• Outdoors

Guardians of the Promise Ceremony

This event is in the past.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 11 AM

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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial

Free

• Veterans Day
• Holidays
• Outdoors
• Family

San Diego Veterans Day Parade

This event is in the past.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM

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Harbor Drive - Embarcadero

Free

• Arts
• Films
• Heritage & Cultural
• Veterans Day

'Soul Patrol' | Veterans Day Screening

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Digital Gym Cinema

$9-$13