5 Ways To Observe Veterans Day In New London

NEW LONDON, CT — Veterans Day is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with several opportunities around New London to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, both in times of war and peace.

Originally called Armistice Day, Veterans Day is always observed on Nov. 11 to reflect the signing of the armistice ending World War I at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. The observance was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to include veterans who served in World War II and the Korean War.

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Here are some upcoming Veterans Day events you shouldn’t miss:

• Pawcatuck Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade, Nov. 8 at 9:30 a.m. beginning at Pawcatuck shopping center on Route 1
• Connecticut State Veterans Day Ceremony, at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery at 317 Bow Lane in Middletown on Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.
• Vets Rock at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• CT Veterans Day Race in Coventry on Nov. 8
• City of New Haven Veterans Day Ceremony 2025, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.