Veterans Day events around the Pikes Peak region: List

By Carlotta Olson and Mary Shinn November 11, 2025 | updated 12 months ago

Larry Small, of Colorado Springs, stands with his American flag along the parade route on Tejon Street during the Veteran’s Day Parade in Colorado Springs on Saturday, November 8, 2025. (The Gazette, Michael G. Seamans)

Pikes Peak region residents have had several opportunities to mark Veterans Day this year, including Saturday’s annual parade and smaller ceremonies around town.

This is the first year Colorado Springs has hosted a full week of official events in addition to gatherings hosted by individual schools, nonprofits and other groups.

Here’s a look at some of Tuesday’s Veterans Day events in the Colorado Springs area.

A wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Memorial Park.

Pikes Peak State College will host a wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Veterans Memorial Courtyard in the Centennial Campus at 5675 S. Academy Blvd. The Native American Student Alliance is partnering with the Military and Veterans Programs to host the event.
Teller County is hosting a free dinner for veterans and their families from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ute Pass Cultural Center at 210 E. Midland Ave., in Woodland Park. A ceremony will start at 5 p.m.
The Classical Academy is hosting a Veterans Day Assembly that is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in the school’s North Campus gym. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Chris Benjamin, an Air Force veteran and Bronze Star recipient, who commanded hospitals in Iraq and Afghanistan, among other accomplishments.
Pikes Peak State College will also host a Veterans Day speaker series from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Rampart Campus at 2070 Interquest Parkway.
The Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber will host the Latino Veterans Valor Awards at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Pinery on the Hill. Tickets are available at cshispanicchamber.com.
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center will host its annual gala, Hoedown for Heroes, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday. More info about tickets is available at veteranscenter.org.

CLOSINGS

Banks and credit unions: Check with individual banks or credit unions for Tuesday hours.

Buses (Metro Transit): Regular bus service Tuesday.

Government offices: City, county, state and federal offices closed Tuesday.

Libraries: All Pikes Peak District Library branches open regular hours Tuesday.

Post office: No mail service and offices closed Tuesday.

Public schools: Most schools in session Tuesday. Check with individual school districts.

The Gazette: Office open regular hours Tuesday.

Malls: The Citadel, Chapel Hills and the Promenade Shops at Briargate open regular hours Tuesday.

Major department and grocery stores: Open regular hours Tuesday.

Road conditions and other information:

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