Veterans Day: List of veteran events in the Ozarks

(CREDIT: Acadiana News First)
Published: Nov. 7, 2026 at 7:13 PM CST|Updated: 13 minutes ago

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Here’s a look at events in the Ozarks this Veterans Day:

Veterans Day Ceremony at Big Cedar Lodge (Sunday, Nov. 8th, 11 a.m.) 190 Top of the Rock Rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739

This event is free and open to the public and will feature a flyover followed by a wreath-laying ceremony on the Grandview Conference Center Lawn to pay tribute to the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans. This is followed by lunch at the Grandview Conference Center for our veterans.

17th Annual Walmart Tribute to the Veterans Show (Tuesday, Nov. 10th, 8:30 - 11 a.m.) Mansion Theatre, 189 Expressway Ln, Branson, MO

The pre-show will start at 8:30AM with the show starting at 9:00AM. The event will be co-hosted by the incredibly talented Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris again this year! Special Guest Speaker: Retired Colonel James Wilhite. No Charge.

Walmart Tribute Lunch following at Branson Meadows, 4530 Gretna Rd | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Watch for directional signage. For more information, call Dee at 870-421-3511.

Veterans Celebration Dinner at Connect Church (Tuesday, Nov. 10th, 6 - 8 p.m.) 3536 E Sunshine St, Ste 142, Springfield, MO 65809

Join us for a special Veterans Celebration Dinner at Connect Church this Tuesday, November 10th, from 6–8 PM! We want to honor and celebrate all who have served, both active and retired veterans. Each veteran is welcome to bring a plus-one of their choice! This event is completely FREE, but registration is required. Sign up by clicking here under the Events tab. We can’t wait to see you there!

Veterans Day Breakfast at Hy-Vee on Battlefield Road (Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 6 - 10 a.m.) 1720 W Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65807

This Veterans Day, Hy-Vee is proud to honor those who have served and continue to serve our country. Join us Wednesday, November 11, for these special offers as a small token of our gratitude. FREE dine-in breakfast from 6–10 a.m. for retired and active-duty military personnel. 15% off groceries in-store or online with code VETS2026. These offers are part of Hy-Vee Homefront, our commitment to supporting veterans, military members, and their families. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. We are grateful for you! Click here for more information.

Silent Vigil at the Lebanon Veterans Memorial Park (Wednesday, Nov. 11th, Opening Ceremony at 10:45 a.m.)

Beginning at 11:11 AM, participants will walk in quiet remembrance of those who gave their lives in service to our country, those who have served, and those who continue to serve today. You don’t have to walk for hours to make a difference. Whether you can give 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or an hour, we invite you to sign up for a time that works for you. The vigil is scheduled to continue until midnight, with participation throughout the day and evening. We welcome veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and anyone wishing to honor their service and sacrifice. Help us keep the vigil going throughout Veterans Day. Sign up to walk, invite someone to join you, or share this post to help us reach others in our community. Register by clicking here.

Veterans Day Sunrise Service at College of the Ozarks (Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 7 a.m.), 1 Opportunity Ave, Point Lookout, MO, 65726

Call 1-800-222-0525 for more information.

Annual Veterans Day Parade (Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 11 a.m.) Historic Downtown Branson, 101 S Commercial St

BVA 913, call 417-294-0030 for more information.

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