A Salute to Our Veterans: Elgin Area Veterans Day Ceremonies and Events

Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11th each year, is a time to honor and thank those who have served our country. The Elgin area offers a variety of events and ceremonies to commemorate this important day. Here’s a look at some of the highlights:

Ceremonies

Bartlett American Legion Post 1212 Veterans Day Ceremony

• 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Bartlett Veterans Memorial, located at the southwest corner of S. Bartlett Road and Stearns Road.

Elgin Veteran’s Day Ceremony

• 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the Heritage Ballroom at the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin

Dundee Township Park District’s Veterans Day Celebration

• 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the Rakow Adult Activities Center, Carpentersville

Carpentersville’s Veteran’s Day Memorial

• 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Carpenter Park

Village of South Elgin’s Veterans Plaza Dedication Ceremony

• 11:15 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11, at the Public Safety Center, 50 N. Water St., South Elgin

Events

Veterans Day Musical Program featuring Sweet Reminders

• 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library, 109 S. State St., Hampshire

Thanks for the Memories: A USO Tribute at ECC

• 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin