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The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Day National Committee are co-hosting the ceremony, which is open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For families who cannot travel to Arlington, the committee has designated regional observances. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/150268\/veterans-day-selects-regional-sites-2026\/\">2026 announcement<\/a> lists the selected communities and explains the support they receive, including ceremonial assistance and official posters. Check with the local organizer for the start time and venue before leaving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VA also maintains a <a href=\"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/veterans-day\/\">Veterans Day page<\/a> with national ceremony information and educational resources. 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