TL;DR: Alabama communities are honoring veterans with parades, ceremonies and music on Nov. 11. Montgomery’s main celebration is Saturday, Nov. 14.
Veterans Day recognizes all those who have served their country, both in war and peace. It is celebrated on November 11 every year, to mark the day that fighting in World War I ended. Originally celebrated as Armistice Day, Congress renamed the holiday in 1954 to honor veterans of all wars.
Across Alabama, that tribute takes the form of downtown parades, quiet ceremonies, patriotic concerts and meals shared with veterans and their families. Most events fall on Wednesday, Nov. 11, though several communities have programs planned later in the week…