Veterans Day 2022
 
The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs will celebrate Veterans Day by participating in and supporting events across the state in honor of Louisiana’s 283,000 veterans.
 
At LDVA, we like to say that every day is Veterans Day because daily we are serving veterans in 74 parish service offices and 32 student veterans centers on college campuses, caring for veterans in our five state-run veterans homes and burying veterans with honor in our five state-run veteran cemeteries.
 
Note: If you are hosting an event and would like it added to this list, please email all information to [email protected].
 
Updated as of Thursday, Oct. 27
 
Sunday, Oct. 30
Eighth Annual Veterans Regatta
Attended by LDVA Veterans Assistance Counselor Mike Perfinski
10:30 a.m.
Pontchartrain Yacht Club
140 Jackson Ave., Mandeville
Contact: Brian Keating, 985.789.0998 or PYC Office (Nicole), 985.626.3192
 
Thursday, Nov. 3
Veterans Celebration
5:30 p.m.
Louisiana State Archives
Refreshments and tour of “Selling the Great War: The Posters of WWI”
3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge
 
Veterans Luncheon
11:30 a.m.
Michael J. Kenny Center, City of Hammond Recreation Department
601 W. Coleman Ave., Hammond
RSVP: 985.277.5906
 
Saturday, Nov. 5
Eighth Annual Community Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast
Attended by LDVA Veterans Outreach Program Director Larry Williams
6-10 a.m.
The Grand Church
205 First Ave., Kinder
Contact: [email protected]
 
Military Appreciation Day
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator John Bennett
4 p.m.
Texas State vs. ULM, Malone Stadium, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Veteran recognition by branch of service
Louisiana Army National Guard Reenlistment Ceremony
 
Veteran and First Responder Breakfast
8-11 a.m.
American Legion Post 1
1530 Ninth St., Lake Charles
Free to veterans, first responders and their families
 
Veterans Day Celebration
Grand Marshall LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator Pam Veillon
11 a.m.
Veterans Day Parade
Line up at 10 a.m.
Noon
Veterans Day Ceremony
 
Vets for Vets Warrior Run
8-10 a.m.
Bike & Car Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Margaritaville
777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City
Register at sportspectrumusa.com
 
Sunday, Nov. 6
Veterans Appreciation Luncheon
Attended by Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery Director Daniele Palen
1-3 p.m.
Slidell City Auditorium
 
Veterans Day Ceremonies
10 a.m.
Hope Church
12628 River Road, Destrehan
and
Hope Church
349 Central Lafourche Drive, Raceland
 
Sunday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 12
Red Stick Veterans Week
 
Sunday, Nov. 6
Prayer Breakfast
7:30-9 a.m.
Bethany Church
 
Monday, Nov. 7
Red Stick Veterans Week Kickoff
10 a.m.
Rhorer Plaza
 
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Yoga on the Lawn
5 p.m.
Capitol Park Museum
 
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Veterans Career/Benefits Fair
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Valdry Center for Philanthropy at Southern University
 
Thursday, Nov. 10
Smoke Em If Ya Got Em
5-8 p.m.
Don Juan Cigar Bar
 
Friday, Nov. 11
SU AROTC Veterans Ball
6 p.m.
SU Cotillion Ballroom
 
Saturday, Nov. 12
Red Stick Battle Run 5K
8 a.m.
Mayberry Field, AW Mumford Stadium
 
For sponsorship and registration information, visit eventbrite.com
 
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Veterans Day Ceremony
Guest speaker LDVA Veterans Outreach Program Director Larry Williams
11 a.m.
River Parishes Community College, Reserve Campus
181 Regala Park Road, Reserve
 
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Veterans Day Celebration
Guest speaker LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator Chris Farrell
11 a.m.
Southern University New Orleans, University Center, Second Floor
 
Thursday, Nov. 10
City of Central Veterans Ceremony
Attended by LDVA Director of Communications Brandee Patrick
6 p.m.
Central Intermediate School, Cafetorium
11526 Sullivan Road, Baton Rouge
 
East Baton Rouge Parish School System Veterans Day Celebration
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Jefferson Terrace Academy
5601 Upton Drive, Baton Rouge
RSVP by Oct. 28 at https://forms.gle/X7ez4K7WfwNj6HDH9
 
Fourth Annual Veterans Day Celebration
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator Greg Ludley
2:30 p.m.
Bettye Smith School of Nursing Auditorium, Grambling State University
 
“Thank Me For My Service, a Veterans Cry for Help” Documentary
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator Jack Toups
5 p.m.
Le Bijou Theater, Student Union, Nicholls State University
Viewing including dinner and a veteran panel
 
Third Annual Veterans Day Parade
9:30 a.m.
Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home
1610 Evangeline Road, Jennings
 
Third Annual Veterans Day Parade
10 a.m.
Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home
6700 Highway 165, Monroe
 
Veterans Day Celebration
11 a.m.-noon
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
510 E. Stoner Ave., Shreveport
Keynote speaker Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Gebara
 
Veterans Day Ceremony
Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home
3130 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway, Bossier City
 
Veterans Day Ceremony
Guest speaker LDVA Executive Management Officer Holly Talley
11 a.m.
River Parishes Community College, Gonzales Campus
925 W. Edenborne Parkway, Gonzales
 
Veterans Day and Marine Corps Birthday Ceremonies
Attended by LDVA Veterans Assistance Counselor Stan Stewart
10 a.m.
Louisiana Veterans Home
4739 Highway 10, Jackson
 
Veterans Day Parade
2 p.m.
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home
4080 W. Airline Highway, Reserve
 
Veterans Day Pinning Ceremony
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator Laura Lancon
1-3 p.m.
Nunez Community College
3710 Paris Road, Chalmette
Contact: Michelle, [email protected]
 
Veterans Day Program
Guest Speaker LDVA Veterans Assistance Counselor Norman Bruce Jr.
11 a.m.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
516 Murray St., Alexandria
 
Veterans Memorial Plaza Ribbon Cutting and Veterans Luncheon
10 a.m.
Edward A. Dufresne Community Center
274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling
 
Friday, Nov. 11
Iberville Salute to Veterans
Attended by LDVA Regional Manager Welma Jackson
10 a.m.
23640 Railroad Ave., Plaquemine
Special presentation of Purple Heart to local family of soldier killed in war by Gov. John Bel Edwards
 
Lake Charles Veterans Day Events
8:30-10 a.m.
“Ruck the Chuck” 5K Ruck March or Run/Walk
Starts and finishes at Civic Center grounds at Veterans Memorial Park
10 a.m.-noon
City of Lake Charles Veterans Day Ceremony
4:30-10 p.m.
Grilled food on site
Free event open to public
SWLA Veterans Association BBQ at Crying Eagle Brewery
Free to veterans and their families
 
Memorial Mass
10 a.m.
Main Chapel, Holy Family Cemetery
2807 N. Curtis Lane, New Iberia
Bishop Deshotel, Diocese of Lafayette, presiding
Contact: Wade Broussard, 337.364.1663
 
“Never Forget/Always Remember” Celebration
Guest speaker by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator John Bennett
2 p.m.
VFW Post 1809
1499 Highway 594, Swartz
 
Second Annual Vet Together
3 p.m.
Chafunkta Brewing Company
69123 Sky Brook Road, Mandeville
 
Second Annual Veterans Day Ruck March
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigators Anna Churco and Kimberly Belalcazar
9:30 a.m.
Louisiana State University, William A. Brookshire Military & Veterans Student Center
96 Veterans Drive, Baton Rouge
Food provided by Wounded Warrior Project
RSVP: [email protected] by Nov. 9
 
Second Annual Veterans vs. ROTC Flag Football Game
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator Steve Worth
12:30-2 p.m.
Southeastern Louisiana University, Strawberry Stadium
 
Veterans Appreciation Ceremony
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator John Bennett
1 p.m.
Quad, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Recognition of ULM faculty/staff and ULM student veterans
 
Veterans Day 2022
Boiled shrimp/blue crab plates for sale
2 p.m.
Live music by Black Water Brake
7 p.m.
VFW Post 1809
1499 Highway 594, Monroe
$10 cover; free entry and meal for veterans/military
Contact: 318.345.4185
 
Veterans Day Celebration
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Cate Square Park
279 N. Oak St., #219, Hammond
Breakfast and door prizes
 
Veterans Day Celebration
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator Brad Mathis
10 a.m.
Ruston
 
Veterans Day Ceremony
Attended by LDVA State Approving Agency Director Cleo Wallace and Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery Director Don Howard
11 a.m.
Bossier Parish Community College, in the common area behind Building A/The Quad
6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City
RSVP: [email protected] by Nov. 4 with names and numbers of attendees
 
Veterans Day Ceremony
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator Tammy Armond
11 a.m.
Fletcher Technical Community College, Main Building, Side Patio
1407 Highway 311, Schriever
 
Veterans Day Ceremony
Attended by LDVA Veterans Assistance Counselor Stan Stewart
11 a.m.
Pointe Coupee General Hospital
2202 False River Drive, New Roads
Food and drinks will be served
 
Veterans Day Ceremony
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator Jack Toups
11 a.m.
Free lunch for all military-connected students
Quad, Nicholls State University
 
Veterans Day Dinner
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator Chris Isaac
5 p.m.
VFW Post 3977
2685 Highway 879, Oak Grove
 
Veterans Day Weekend Kickoff Ceremony
4-5 p.m.
Hosted by Women Veterans of the Ark La Tex
Veterans Memorial
620 Benton Road, Bossier City
 
Friday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 13
Louisiana Vet Fest 2022
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator Shelia Revell
BeauxJax Crafthouse
501 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City
 
Saturday, Nov. 12
2022 Veterans Honor Ceremony
5 p.m.
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport
Contact: Ken Epperson Sr., 318.773.2654 or [email protected]
 
City of Walker Veterans Day Parade
11 a.m.
9 a.m. line up at Walker High School, 12646 Burgess Ave., Walker
Register by Monday, Nov. 7; no fee, American themed
Free meal for veterans and spouses following parade at Walker Community Center, 30225 Corbin Ave.
Contact: Sam Caruso, 225.274.5800 or [email protected]
 
Fifth Annual Salute to Our Veterans
Guest Speaker LDVA Deputy Secretary Julie Baxter Payer
8-11 a.m.
St. Luke Community Center
300 E. 11^th, Thibodaux
RSVP: Richard Adams, 985.859.8651 or Eric J. Jones, 225.417.9450
 
Military Appreciation Football Game
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator Steve Worth
6 p.m.
Southeastern Louisiana University, Strawberry Stadium
Tailgating begins at 2 p.m.
 
Military Appreciation Football Game
Attended by LDVA LaVetCorps Navigator Jack Toups
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Free BBQ, game tickets and prize opportunities
Nicholls State University
 
U.S. Navy Band Commodores Concert
2 p.m.
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St., New Orleans
Concert is free, but encouraged to reserve tickets in advance at https://www.nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/events/130739-united-states-navy-band-performance
 
Veterans Day Celebration
Guest speaker LDVA Deputy Assistant Secretary Earnest Buckner Jr.
9:30 a.m.
Mt. Zion #2 Baptist Church
113 California Plant Road, Dubach
 
Sunday, Nov. 13
2022 Veterans Parade
2 p.m.
Louisiana State Fairgrounds
3701 Hudson Ave., Shreveport
Free parking and admission to all military, veterans and their families
Contact: Ken Epperson Sr., 318.773.2654 or [email protected]
 
Ascension Veterans Parade
2 p.m.
Irma Boulevard, Worthy Road, Burnside Avenue, Cornerview Street
 
U.S. Navy Band Commodores Concert
3 p.m.
Loyola University, Roussel Performance Hall
6301 St. Charles Ave., #6399, New Orleans
Concert is free, but encouraged to reserve tickets in advance at http://cmm.loyno.edu/calendar/music/us-navy-band-commodores
 
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Veterans Recognition Program
Guest speaker LDVA Secretary Joey Strickland, COL (USA Retired) and attended by staff
Emcee LDVA Director of Communications Brandee Patrick
National Anthem by LDVA Human Resources Manager Sy Wilson
10:30 a.m.
Lallie Kemp Medical Center
52579 Highway 51, Independence
 
Friday, Nov. 18
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony
10 a.m.
Attended by Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home staff and residents
Jennings Oil & Gas Park
100 Rue de l’Acadie, Jennings