Veterans Day events in Orange County

Veterans Day events are happening throughout Orange County! It’s the perfect opportunity to attend events such as parades to learn about the importance of the Veterans Day holiday. 

This Orange County Veterans Day list is organized by city. Use it as a jumping off point to celebrate this holiday in Orange County.

Orange County Veterans Day Events

Veterans Day Events in Costa Mesa
FREE Veterans Month Concert Series: Soul3Sixty
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Julianne & George Argyros Plaza | November 6, 2022
1:00PM-2:30PM
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with family and friends while you listen to live music, grab a bite to eat at George’s Café or bring your own picnic—just don’t forget your beach chairs and picnic blankets! Segerstrom Center will provide up to 100 free boxed lunches from George’s Café for veterans and active military members with ID.

Kicking off the concert series and bringing you all your favorite pop and soul Hits from the 1960s, Soul3Sixty is a group of talented musicians that can entertain any crowd! They have performed all over the world on cruise ships, Broadway, The Jay Leno Show, as well as in Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego. These frontwomen are unparalleled in their ability to harmonize and bring that authentic girl-group sound, while seamlessly shifting to your favorites from Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, and The Jackson 5. This is the music everyone loves!

FREE Veterans Month Concert Series: J. Michael O’Neal
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Julianne & George Argyros Plaza | November 13, 2022
1:00PM-2:30PM
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with family and friends while you listen to live music, grab a bite to eat at George’s Café or bring your own picnic—just don’t forget your beach chairs and picnic blankets! Segerstrom Center will provide up to 100 free boxed lunches from George’s Café for veterans and active military members with ID.

J. Michael O’Neal, a Los-Angeles based pianist whose sound traverses jazz, pop, and gospel with a fresh approach that blends intricate harmonies with urban-rhythmic undercurrents. Best described as soulfully authentic, passionate, and imaginative, J.Michael has collaborated with James Ingram, Melissa Manchester, Jon Gibson, Tyrone Wells, Peabo Bryson, Cece Winans, and Brian Duncan. His conceptual groove stirs listeners to reimagine music and bridges the genre gap, fusing together diverse musical elements to create a one-of-a-kind sound.

Veterans Day Events in Dana Point
FREE Veterans Day Service
Strands Vista Park, 34201 Selva Rd.  | November 11, 2022
10:00AM-11:00AM
Presented by the Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934, Ladies Axillary and the City of Dana Point.  This service recognizes all Veterans for their service and sacrifice for America. For more information visit http://www.vfwpost9934/

Veterans Day Events in Garden Grove
FREE Veterans Day Celebration
Garden Grove Elks Lodge – 11551 Trask Avenue | November 12, 2022
11:00AM-3:00PM
Free bbq for all veterans, service members. DJ Gummo/Veterans Resources. Vendors, Kids Zone.

Veterans Day Events in Orange
FREE FREE Breakfast Burritos for Veterans
OC Wine Mart – 1691 East Lincoln Avenue | November 12, 2022
11:00AM-3:00PM
While supplies last.

FREE Veterans Day Tribute
Veterans Memorial at Depot Park – 100 N Atchison Street Avenue | November 11, 2022
2:00PM-3:00PM

FREE Orange Field of Valor
Handy Park | November 6-12, 2022
November 6-11 • 10:00AM-8:00PM and November 12 • 10:00AM-2:00PM

Opening Ceremonies are at 3 pm on Saturday, Nov. 5th and include recognition of veterans, grant presentations, a military flag procession, flyover by the Condor Squadron, BBQ by the Orange City Firefighters and a performance by the GoldenWest Pops.

Daily Flag Lowering Ceremonies will take place at 4:45.

Originally published on October 17, 2022. Last Updated on November 2, 2022 by Pattie Cordova