5 Ways To Observe Veterans Day In Rhode Island

Veterans Day is coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with several opportunities around Rhode Island to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, both in times of war and peace.

Originally called Armistice Day, Veterans Day is always observed on Nov. 11 to reflect the signing of the armistice ending World War I at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. The observance was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to include veterans who served in World War II and the Korean War.

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Here are some upcoming Veterans Day events you shouldn’t miss:

• Salute to Veterans 2026, Providence, Nov. 7
• 2026 Veterans Day Parade, Cranston, Nov. 11
• Veterans Day Tribute on Tiverton Bicentennial Green, Tiverton, Nov. 11
• The Trial of Fortune Stoddard: Race, Patriotism, and Solidarity in Revolutionary Rhode Island, Middletown, Nov. 11
• 2026 Veterans Breakfast, Lincoln, Nov. 11