Lakeland marks Veterans Day on the Saturday before the holiday. A ceremony starts at Veterans Memorial Park at 10 a.m. The parade steps off from the RP Funding Center at 11 a.m. and runs into downtown. This year ties the event to the 250th anniversary of the United States.

When: Nov. 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Munn Park, 117 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, FL 33801
Cost: Not listed

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