ORLANDO, Fla. – Veterans Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 11, this year.

Central Florida cities and counties will be honoring veterans on the actual day as well as leading up to Nov. 11.

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Veterans Day happens on Nov. 11 to celebrate the ending of World War 1 on November 11, 1918 at 11 a.m.; the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. It was initially known as Armistice Day and was changed to Veterans Day in 1954.

Here’s a list of events happening throughout Central Florida:

Orlando 2025 Veterans Day Parade

When: Saturday, Nov. 8 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Lake Nona

Details: The parade will begin at Laureate Park Elementary School and finish at the Lake Nona Town Center. A ceremony will take place after the parade with additional fun for the family.

Veterans Day Cele

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