Las Vegas is saluting the people who served. Veterans Day 2026 brought a morning parade through downtown, a ceremony and parade in Boulder City, and the grand opening of the Nevada State Veterans Memorial at its new home in the northwest valley. Several businesses are also offering free food and drinks to veterans and active-duty troops all day Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Key Takeaways
- The downtown Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade ran from 10 a.m. to noon along 4th Street, from Garces Avenue north to Stewart Avenue, with a 10 a.m. flyover.
- Boulder City started its day at 9 a.m. at the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home, followed by a 9:30 a.m. community parade and classic car show.
- The Nevada State Veterans Memorial celebrates its grand opening this afternoon at Thunderbird Family Sports Complex, 6105 N. Durango Dr., with a Nellis Air Force Base flyover.
- South Point is offering a free buffet to active-duty and veteran military personnel plus a guest; Starbucks, Dunkin’ and participating Chick-fil-A locations have free items too.
The downtown parade
The parade, organized by the nonprofit Veterans Action Group, began with an opening ceremony and the National Anthem at the grandstand at 9:30 a.m. Entries included veteran service organizations, active-duty and Nevada National Guard units, first responders, ROTC and JROTC cadets, marching bands, and casino and hotel teams. Organizers asked spectators to bring folding chairs to line the route.
Road closures were scheduled from 7 a.m. to noon on 3rd Street between Charleston Boulevard and Garces Avenue, on 4th Street between Charleston Boulevard and Stewart Avenue, and on Las Vegas Boulevard South up to Charleston Boulevard. Expect some lingering slowdowns downtown as crews reopen streets.
Boulder City and the new memorial
In Boulder City, an opening ceremony at the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home was scheduled to feature U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen and Boulder City Mayor Joe Hardy, followed by a community parade and a classic car show.
Later today, the city of Las Vegas holds the grand opening of the Nevada State Veterans Memorial at its new home inside Thunderbird Family Sports Complex. The Joint Armed Forces Color Guard will present the colors, and Nellis Air Force Base is scheduled to provide a flyover.
Free meals and treats for veterans
- South Point Hotel: free buffet for active-duty and veteran military personnel and one guest.
- Starbucks: free tall coffee at all locations.
- Dunkin’: free doughnut at all locations.
- Chick-fil-A (participating Las Vegas-area locations): free chicken sandwich from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. with valid military ID.
Offers can vary by location, so bring your military ID and check with the business before you go.
What it means for locals and visitors
If you’re downtown this afternoon, give yourself extra time around 4th Street and Las Vegas Boulevard as closures lift. Heading to the northwest valley? Traffic near Durango Drive may pick up around the memorial ceremony. And if you’re a veteran visiting Las Vegas, today is a good day to grab a free meal on the house. Thank you for your service.
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