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Veterans Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11, and towns across Hudson County, NJ are honoring the men and women who served with a dinner, a parade, a flag raising and two hometown ceremonies. Our team confirmed every event below with the city or town that is hosting it, so you can pick one close to home and say thank you in person.
The events run from Thursday, November 5 through Veterans Day itself. All of the public ceremonies are free, and most are short, outdoor or indoor gatherings that welcome families. Here they are in date order.
Jersey City Veterans Day Appreciation Dinner (Thursday, Nov. 5)
Jersey City’s Division of Veterans Affairs and St. Peter’s Veteran and Military Services are hosting a Veterans Day Appreciation Dinner in the St. Peter’s Sky Room. The city is asking guests to register ahead of time on its Division of Veterans Affairs page.
- Date and time: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6 p.m.
- Location: St. Peter’s Sky Room, 2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
- Registration: Through the City of Jersey City Division of Veterans Affairs
Bayonne Veterans Day Parade (Sunday, Nov. 8)
Bayonne is bringing back the Veterans Day Parade it launched in 2025. The City of Bayonne announced the parade for Sunday, November 8, stepping off at 12 p.m. sharp from American Legion Post 19 and finishing at Catholic War Veterans Post 1612. Bring a flag and find a spot along the route to cheer on local veterans.
- Date and time: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 12 p.m.
- Route: American Legion Post 19 to Catholic War Veterans Post 1612, Bayonne
- Cost: Free
Jersey City Veterans Day Flag Raising (Monday, Nov. 9)
The Division of Veterans Affairs hosts a special flag raising at City Hall to honor the men and women who have served, and all are welcome. Details are posted by the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs.
- Date and time: Monday, November 9, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 280 Grove Street, 2nd Floor, Jersey City
- Cost: Free
Union City Veterans Day Ceremony (Wednesday, Nov. 11)
Mayor Brian P. Stack and the Union City Board of Commissioners invite residents to the city’s 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony at War Memorial Plaza on Veterans Day morning. If you want to make a morning of it, our guide to things to do in Union City has nearby parks and places to eat.
- Date and time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9 a.m.
- Location: War Memorial Plaza, Broadway and 46th Street, Union City
- Cost: Free
Secaucus Veterans Day Ceremony (Wednesday, Nov. 11)
In Secaucus, Mayor Gonnelli and the Town Council will honor local veterans at Town Hall later that morning, and light refreshments will be served, according to the Town of Secaucus calendar.
- Date and time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11 a.m.
- Location: Secaucus Town Hall, 1203 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus
- Cost: Free
The day before, the Secaucus Public Library hosts free Veterans Day short film screenings from the Thomas Edison Film Festival on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Help for Veterans in Hudson County
Veterans and their families in Jersey City can reach the Division of Veterans Affairs at 394 Central Avenue, 3rd Floor, by calling 201-547-4919 or by emailing JCVets@jcnj.org. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For services across the rest of the county, Hudson County publishes a Veterans Affairs directory with local offices and contacts.
Tips for Attending
November mornings on the waterfront can be chilly, so dress in layers for the Bayonne parade and the outdoor ceremony in Union City. Arrive a few minutes early, since ceremonies usually begin on time with the national anthem and a moment of silence. Wednesday, November 11 is a weekday, so check with your town about parking and any holiday schedule changes before you head out.
Looking for more ways to spend the month? Our guide to things to do in Hudson County in November has art walks, food festivals and turkey trots, and we round up things to do in Hudson County this weekend every week.
Know a veteran owned shop or restaurant that deserves a shout out? Nominate them on the Best of Hudson County 2026 ballot, and subscribe to our free newsletter for the best of Hudson County every week.
Featured photo: The Korean War Veterans Memorial in Jersey City. Photo: Clyde Charles Brown, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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