VETERANS

MONTH

Pensacola, Florida

NOVEMBER

Veterans Memorial Park Missing Man Flyover, Pensacola, Florida

Veterans Memorial Park, Pensacola, Florida

Formerly Veterans Week -

NOW it's Veterans Month!

Graffiti Bridge Pensacola, Florida

VETERANS

MONTH

U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Pensacola Beach

Graffiti Bridge Pensacola, Florida

University of West Florida Veterans Day Ceremony

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall South

Veterans Memorial Park, Pensacola

Pensacola State College Veterans Day Ribbon Cutting

VETERANS

MONTH

Pensacola, Florida

TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER.

BALANCE YOUR LIFE.

Tomah VA Medical Center

Tomah, Wisconsin, USA

Office of the Chief of Staff

500 E. Veterans Street

(608) 372-7755

(608) 372-1654

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Gulf Coast Veterans Week

Pensacola, Florida


November

Veterans Appreciation Month 2026!

The 2026 Veterans Appreciation Month (Formerly Veterans Week) will be more exciting than ever! Veterans Appreciation Month promises to be filled with tons of great things to do for Veterans, Military, and their families throughout our community.

November will include Veterans Day ceremonies, educational & support events, career & job fair events, fund raisers, art, culture, and music entertainment for the entire family so come join us!

House Bill 357 makes Veterans Appreciation Month official for the entire State of Florida. This Bill was lead by Rep. Michelle Salzman and U. S. Army Veteran.

To request your event to be added to the calendar, just click the "Add Your Event" button and include the name, date, time, and location of your event, a short description, and your contact information. If approved, we can include your logo, a link to your event, and/or your event PDF flyer.

Also check out many other Veterans related events throughout the entire year at UWF's Pensacola Veterans Support Organization Network (PVSON) calendar. Now you will never again miss out on an event focused on Veterans, our Military, and their families again! Make sure to include your event on the PVSON calendar too.

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Sunday Nov. 1st - Starting from - 1000

TBD

Monday Nov. 2nd - Starting from - 1000

VetCV Foundation Mission Next Center Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting - Warrington

1000 - 1130 SAVE-THE-DATE! Come join us for the new Warrington location grand opening of the VetCV Foundation Mission Next Center at Pensacola State College - Warrington Campus! Witness the ribbon-cutting ceremony, get a tour of the facility, and be a part of this exciting event. Learn More.

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Stronger Together Resource Fair & Standdown

1000 - 1600 Learn more at panhandlewarriorpartnership.org/standdown

Rigdon Center

1958 Lewis Turner Blvd,

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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Tuesday Nov. 3rd - Starting from  0700 

Election Day

Thursday Nov. 5th - Starting from 0600  

Paychecks for Patriots

Starts at 1000 - 1400. Join CareerSource ESCAROSA in connecting Florida’s talented veterans and military families with career opportunities. Showcase your company, meet skilled candidates, and make a lasting impact while filling your workforce needs. Employer registration is open secure your spot today! Learn more here.

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Friday Nov. 6th - Starting from 0800  

DAY 1 - 2026 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show!

0800 - 1600 The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 6th-7th, 2026. This two-day NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events! You won't want to miss this! Learn More

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Saturday Nov. 7th - Starting from 0600

Semper Fi 5K Run - Marine Corps League Pensacola

0600 - 0700 Final Registration

Race Starts: 8 AM CST

Seville Quarter

130 E. Government St

Pensacola, FL 32502

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DAY 2 - 2026 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show!

0800 - 1600 The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 6th-7th, 2026. This two-day NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events! You won't want to miss this! Learn More

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Ceremonial Toast - Marine Corps League Pensacola

1400 Join the Marine Corps League Cpl. J.R. Spears Detachment “Red Shirt Brigade” in a ceremonial toast to departed brothers and ringing of the Marine Aviation Memorial Bell at Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola. Come celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps!

Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola

200 S. 10th Ave.

Pensacola, FL 32502

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Wednesday Nov. 11th - Starting from  0900 

Veterans Day Parade

Parade starts at 0900. Begins at corner of Spring & Main and ends at Veterans Memorial Park at 1030. Learn more here

Veterans Memorial Park - Veterans Day Ceremony

1100 - 1230 Ceremony begins at 1100. Visit the Park Ceremony event page

Keynote Speaker

Keith Hoskins, CAPT USN, Ret.

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Friday Nov. 13th - Starting from  1000 

TBD

Sunday Nov. 15th - Starting from  0800 

Pecan Bake Off

1400 - 1600 Show off your baking skills and help raise funds for local veterans. Enjoy raffles, auction items, and the best deserts that Northwest Florida has to offer! This year’s theme is PECAN! Tickets are $30 ea., and proceeds go to DOFFL programs for Veterans receiving treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury. Brought to you by KREWE of SWAT & Defenders of Freedom Florida. Tickets on sale now!

Bamboo Willie's Beachside Bar on Pensacola Beach

400 Quietwater Beach Road, Suite 14

Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

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Friday Nov. 20th - Starting from  1700 

VetCV Foundation Annual Fundraiser Dinner CANCELED

With heavy hearts, we announce the cancellation of the VetCV Foundation Dinner Gala scheduled for November 20.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, many families in our community are facing significant damage and uncertainty. We will be using our available funds and focusing our efforts on helping those affected receive the disaster relief and recovery support they need.

All sponsors and ticket holders will be contacted personally to arrange and issue their refunds. Thank you for your patience as we reach out to each of you.

If you are a Veteran in need of disaster relief assistance, please let us know. Email info@vetcvf.org so our team can learn more about your needs and how we may be able to help.

For any questions about the cancellation or refunds, please email shelby@vetcvf.org. We will be in touch within 24 hours.

If you would like to directly contribute to the Disaster Relief Fund please use this link to do so: Donate Here

Thank you to our sponsors, ticket holders, volunteers, and supporters for your understanding and generosity. Your support helps us show up for our community when it matters most.

Saturday Nov. 21st - Starting from  0930 

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