Veterans Day 2026 in Sussex County: ceremony in Rehoboth, free luncheon in Georgetown

Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Sussex Ledger checked official town, county and state calendars as of Oct. 31 for Veterans Day events. We'll add events as organizers post them.

Rehoboth Beach: VFW ceremony at the Bandstand

The VFW holds its annual Veterans Day ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, 1 Rehoboth Ave., according to the City of Rehoboth Beach calendar. The city lists it as a ceremony honoring local veterans and their families.

Georgetown: free Pre-Veterans Day Luncheon

A Pre-Veterans Day Luncheon runs from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at 40 Ingramtown Road in Georgetown. The Delaware Office of Veterans Services listing describes "a special ceremony and FREE gourmet meal to honor veterans and friends." To reserve a seat, call 302-856-4551 and leave a message.

Millsboro: state veterans cemetery

As of Oct. 31, the state's veterans events calendar listed no Veterans Day ceremony at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro. We'll update this story if one is added.

Statewide ceremonies

Two state-listed ceremonies take place upstate on Nov. 11.

From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the DDVA/DCVA Veterans Day Ceremony is at War Memorial Plaza by the Delaware Memorial Bridge, 163 Cherry Lane, New Castle.

From 2 to 4 p.m., "Veterans Day Ceremony: Honoring 250 Years of Service" is at Kent County Veterans Memorial Park in Dover. The Kent County Vietnam Veterans organization hosts, and Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Karen A. Berry, Delaware's first secretary of veterans affairs, gives the keynote.

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Dover Veterans Day Parade & Festival fills downtown Dover. It's free, open to the public and held rain or shine.

Town halls closed

Town and county offices close for the holiday. Calendars for Lewes, Bethany Beach, Millville and Sussex County government all show offices closed Nov. 11. None of those calendars listed a public ceremony as of Oct. 31.

Offers for veterans

• Delaware residents who are honorably discharged veterans can buy a $25 Delaware Military Pass at state park offices with a DD214, a Delaware driver's license and the vehicle's Delaware registration, according to Delaware State Parks. Daily entrance fees run through Nov. 30.
• Veterans and Gold Star families qualify for a lifetime pass to national parks, free in person at many sites, according to the National Park Service.
• Registration is free for Irreverent Warriors' 2026 Veterans Day Virtual 5K, which takes place Sunday, Nov. 1. Run, walk, hike or bike it from anywhere.

Planning a ceremony?

The Ledger will publish a Veterans Day special edition on Wednesday, Nov. 11. If your American Legion post, VFW post or town is holding a Veterans Day event that isn't listed here, send the date, time, place and a link to [email protected], and we'll include it.

Help is available

If you're a veteran in crisis, or worried about one, call 988 and press 1, text 838255 or chat online through the Veterans Crisis Line. It's free, confidential and open 24/7.