Honoring Those Who Served – Veterans’ Day, 2026 (2 Videos)
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Every November 11, we pause to thank the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The date goes back to 1918, when an armistice halted the fighting in World War I at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. First observed as Armistice Day, the holiday became Veterans Day in 1954 to honor Americans who served in wartime and in peacetime. www.census.gov
Here around Lake Norman, those veterans are our neighbors, friends, coworkers and family members. Veterans Day gives us a chance to come together and say something worth saying in person. Thank you for your service.
There’s something meaningful about standing alongside your neighbors to thank the people who served. A parade gives families a chance to show their appreciation together, and a ceremony gives us time to listen and reflect. If you bring children, it’s also a chance to tell them about someone in your family or community who wore the uniform.
Cornelius brings neighbors together at the Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza. The Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 host the program, with retired Army veteran Darrell Bonaparte giving the keynote and light refreshments after the ceremony. cornelius.org
Davidson holds its ceremony indoors at the Town Hall and Community Center Auditorium. The keynote speaker is Grier Martin, a U.S. Army veteran and Davidson College alumnus. newsofdavidson.org
Lincolnton marks the day with a downtown parade along East Main Street, followed immediately by a brief ceremony at the Historic Lincoln County Courthouse. www.lincolnherald.com
Mooresville offers two ways to take part on Wednesday. The morning remembrance ceremony takes place at Glenwood Memorial Park, and the afternoon parade travels down Main Street. www.mooresvilleevents.com
Huntersville observes Veterans Day on Saturday with its 11th annual parade and a ceremony at Veterans Park. Marine Corps veteran John Wilkins will serve as grand marshal. lakenormanbeacon.com
| Date | Town | Time and location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Cornelius | 11 a.m. Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza and the Town Hall lawn, 21445 Catawba Ave.lakenormanbeacon.com |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Davidson | 11 a.m. Town Hall and Community Center Auditorium, 251 South St. newsofdavidson.org |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Lincolnton | 11 a.m. parade starts at East Main and Flint streets. The ceremony follows on the east side of Court Square at the historic courthouse. www.lincolnherald.com |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Mooresville | 11 a.m. ceremony at Glenwood Memorial Park, 273 Glenwood Dr. 1 p.m. parade on Main Street downtown. Main Street will close to traffic before and during the parade. www.mooresvilleevents.com |
| Saturday, Nov. 14 | Huntersville | 9:30 a.m. parade, followed by an 11 a.m. ceremony at Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road. Admission is free. lakenormanbeacon.com |
Related local coverage from the Lake Norman Citizen.
Note: LKNConnect plays the following video each Veterans Day. Thank you for your service!
