Whether you or someone you know is a veteran, or you simply want to pay your respects to the men and women who bravely fought for our freedom, the surrounding region is full of events in honor of Veterans Day.

1.  Veterans Day Parade, Community Ceremony and Luncheon, November 11. Beginning at 10:50 a.m. at the corner of Lincoln Way and Cleveland Street in Auburn, and ending at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, this annual parade is followed by a complimentary luncheon and “Proud To Be An American” celebration. 

2.  Remembering Our Fallen, November 1-9. Downtown Roseville Library is hosting a war memorial consisting of individual state memorials created to remember California’s fallen who served since the beginning of the war on terror. Open during library hours. 

3.  Vietnam War Pilots and Crew Commemoration, November 11. Head to Mather Air Base and honor all Californians who served as pilots or crewmembers during the Vietnam War with a fly-in of the UH-1H Huey and AH-1 Cobra accompanied by a plaque dedication. 

4.  Blues and Brews for Vets, November 5. Celebrate and honor our veterans, active service and fallen heroes at Lakehills Church in El Dorado Hills beginning at 7 p.m. 

5.  Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade, November 11. This 16th annual parade begins at 9 a.m. at East Bidwell Street/Montrose Drive and finishes at the Folsom Community Center. A brief memorial ceremony will follow at the Veterans Memorial at Folsom City Lions Park. 

6. Hoedown for Heroes, November 12. Enjoy a tri-tip dinner, no-host bar, raffle and live music—all while supporting VFW Post 904 from 6-10 p.m. at the Auburn Veterans Memorial Hall. 530-613-5893

7.  Veterans Honor Run, November 12. People and pets are welcome to walk or run this 5K course around William Jessup University; check-in starts at 7 a.m.  

8.  Ruck March, November 10-11. Enjoy two days with fellow veterans, military and supporters as you march from the State Capitol to various checkpoints that eventually lead participants to San Francisco. 

9. Veterans Day Parade, November 11. This sixth annual parade begins at 11 a.m. along Capitol Avenue (3rd Street) in Downtown Sacramento and concludes at 9th Street. 916-808-6789

10.  241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball, November 10. Active duty, veterans, families and the public are invited to this ball, held at the Folsom Community Center beginning at 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy no-host cocktails, dinner by Wildwood BBQ and dancing. 

— Compiled byTara Mendanha