Where Are the Veterans Day Events in St. George? Quick Answer
Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, November 11, a federal holiday. In Washington County, the main public observance is Washington City's Veterans Day parade and program at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park on Telegraph Street. Utah Tech University holds its Veterans Day Commemoration from 1 to 2 p.m. at the campus Veterans Memorial in St. George, and the St. George Tabernacle hosts a free Veterans Day tribute concert at 7 p.m. In Cedar City, Southern Utah University holds its free ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon. Entry to Zion National Park is free all day.
| Event | When | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Corps Birthday cake | Tue, Nov 10, noon–2 p.m. | Utah Tech Veteran Lounge, St. George | Free |
| Washington City Veterans Day Parade and Program | Wed, Nov 11, 11 a.m. | Veterans Park, Washington | Free |
| SUU Veterans Day ceremony | Wed, Nov 11, 11 a.m.–noon | Eccles Music Center, Cedar City | Free |
| Utah Tech Veterans Day Commemoration | Wed, Nov 11, 1–2 p.m. | Campus Veterans Memorial, St. George | Free |
| Veterans Day tribute: Snow Canyon Middle School Choir | Wed, Nov 11, 7 p.m. | St. George Tabernacle | Free |
| Zion National Park fee-free day | Wed, Nov 11, all day | Springdale entrance and Kolob Canyons | Free entry |
| U.S. Navy Band Commodores | Sat, Nov 14, 7 p.m. | Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins | Free, reservation required |
Washington City Veterans Day Parade and Program
Washington City holds its Veterans Day celebration every year on November 11, moving it only when the date lands on a Sunday. The city's Veterans Day page lists 11 a.m. at Veterans Park on Telegraph Street, with a parade down Telegraph Street and a short program right after. Groups that want to march can use the parade entry form linked from the city's page.
The city has not posted a 2026 program or speaker list, so call Washington City at (435) 656-6300 to confirm details before you go. Veterans Park is at 75 E Telegraph St, and the parade route along Telegraph makes nearby street parking tight, so arrive early. Washington City also holds its Pearl Harbor and USS Utah Remembrance at Heritage Hall on December 7.
Utah Tech University Veterans Day Commemoration
Utah Tech's Veterans and Military Services office lists its Veterans Day Commemoration 2026 for Wednesday, November 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Campus Veterans Memorial. The office describes it as a ceremony honoring living and deceased veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who served honorably in war or peacetime. The afternoon start makes it possible to attend the Washington City parade in the morning and still get to campus.
The day before, Tuesday, November 10, the office is marking the Marine Corps birthday with cake in the campus Veteran Lounge from noon to 2 p.m.
Veterans Day Concert at the St. George Tabernacle
The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce's November Tabernacle schedule lists the Snow Canyon Middle School Choir at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, as a Veterans Day tribute honoring military members, first responders and their families. Like every Tabernacle event this month, it is free to the public. The Tabernacle is at 18 S Main St in downtown St. George.
Two more Tabernacle programs that week have military ties. On Saturday, November 14, the western harmony group the Bar G Wranglers performs at 7 p.m.; the Chamber notes that the group also performs shows for veterans. On Sunday, November 15, at 7 p.m., "Why I Believe" features keynote speaker Jennie Taylor, the widow of Maj. Brent Taylor, a Utah Army National Guard officer killed in action in 2018.
Southern Utah University Veterans Day Ceremony (Cedar City)
SUU's annual Veterans Day ceremony runs 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, November 11, in the Eccles Music Center Concert Hall on campus. The university says it honors 11 veterans drawn from its student population, its ROTC program and the local community. The SUU Veterans Center organizes it, and it is free.
Free Entry to Zion on Veterans Day
The National Park Service waives entrance fees at Zion and other fee-charging national parks on Veterans Day. The waiver covers the entrance fee only, so other fees, such as Angels Landing permits and camping, still apply. Veterans and Gold Star families can also get a free lifetime pass for year-round entry. See our Zion free entrance days guide for the details. If you are going up in mid-November, check when the Zion shuttle stops for winter first.
U.S. Navy Band Commodores at Tuacahn (Nov. 14)
The weekend after Veterans Day, the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, play the outdoor Tuacahn Amphitheatre in Ivins on Saturday, November 14, at 7 p.m. Tuacahn lists the concert as free and open to the public, but you need to reserve tickets in advance. Bring warm layers; the canyon cools quickly after dark in November.
Is School in Session on Veterans Day?
Yes, in Washington County. The Washington County School District's 2026-27 calendar does not list November 11 as a no-school day. The district's next days off are November 25–27 for Thanksgiving and Monday, November 30, a teacher prep day. Veterans Day is a federal holiday, so federal offices are closed. Hours for banks, state and local offices vary, so check before you go.
Resources for Veterans in Southern Utah
For VA clinics, veterans organizations, benefits help and local businesses that serve veterans, see our Southern Utah veterans guide. For everything else happening this month, see things to do in St. George in November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is Veterans Day 2026?
Wednesday, November 11, 2026. It is a federal holiday.
Is there a Veterans Day parade in St. George?
The parade nearest St. George is in Washington City: 11 a.m. on November 11 on Telegraph Street, with a short program at Veterans Park right after. Washington City borders St. George to the east.
What time is the Utah Tech Veterans Day ceremony?
1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Campus Veterans Memorial at Utah Tech University in St. George.
Is Zion free on Veterans Day 2026?
Yes. November 11 is a National Park Service fee-free day, so the entrance fee is waived. Other fees, such as Angels Landing permits and camping, still apply.
Do Washington County kids have school on Veterans Day?
Yes. The Washington County School District's 2026-27 calendar does not list November 11 as a day off.
Sources
- Washington City: Veterans Day
- Utah Tech University Veterans and Military Services: events (Veterans Day Commemoration 2026, Marine Corps Birthday)
- Southern Utah University: Veterans Day Concert, November 11, 2026
- St. George Area Chamber of Commerce: November 2026 Tabernacle events
- Tuacahn Center for the Arts: U.S. Navy Band Commodores
- National Park Service: fee-free days
- Washington County School District: 2026-27 calendar (PDF)
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management: 2026 federal holidays
Published October 26, 2026. Know of a public Veterans Day event we missed? Submit it to our calendar.
