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Where to celebrate Veterans Day in San Diego

A ship flys the American Flag during the San Diego Fleet Week Veterans Day Boat Parade in the San Diego Bay on Nov. 11 2022.
Matthew Bowler
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KPBS
A ship flys the American Flag during the San Diego Fleet Week Veterans Day Boat Parade in the San Diego Bay on Nov. 11 2022.

Veterans Day is Nov. 11 and every year the nation comes together to honor and celebrate those who have served their country in the armed forces. In San Diego, Veterans Day holds special meaning seeing as the region is home to a large number of active-duty military personnel.

Veterans and the military also contribute to the region's economic success. According to the San Diego Military Economic Impact Report, direct government military spending contributed more than $63 billion to the local economy.

If you’re looking for ways to honor and celebrate veterans, we’ve highlighted some community events below.

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In The Dome: 'D-DAY: Normandy 1944'

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 4 PM
Fleet Science Center

Fleet Week San Diego 2024

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Ongoing until November 11, 2024
Broadway Pier
Free

Veterans Day: Big Picture Weekend from on the Giant Dome Screen

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Ongoing until November 9, 2024
Fleet Science Center

Red, White & Blue Salute at SeaWorld

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10 AM
Ongoing until November 11, 2024
SeaWorld San Diego
From $67.99

Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Miler & Veterans Day 5K

Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 7 AM to 2 PM
Silver Strand State Beach
Starting at $25

Veterans Day Food Drive 2024

Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 9 AM to 4 PM
Mariner's Park

Hometown Arlington West Memorial

Monday, November 11, 2024 from 6:30 AM to 4 PM
Arlington West Memorial
Free

Escondido VetFest Parade and Festival

Monday, November 11, 2024 from 9 AM to 5 PM
West Grand Avenue West Grand Avenue
Free