Cornelius Veterans Day Program 2026 comes to the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Join the Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM as the town honors military veterans and those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. The keynote address will be delivered by retired Army Veteran Darrell Bonaparte. This is a free community event. See our guide to events this weekend in Carolina to plan the rest of your week.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Venue: Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza, Cornelius Town Hall
- Address: 21445 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
- Admission: Free
What to expect at the Cornelius Veterans Day Program
Each year on Veterans Day, the Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 host this annual program at the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza and Cornelius Town Hall. The program honors military veterans and those currently serving, with a keynote address by Darrell Bonaparte, a retired Army Veteran born and raised in Charlotte. He graduated from Ft. Leonard Wood in 1991, retired from the Army in 2014, works at Charlotte Pipe and Foundry and serves his community through volunteer work and youth mentoring.
Light refreshments after the ceremony
Join the town after the ceremony for light refreshments, donated by Food Lion and the North Mecklenburg Exchange Club. It is a good chance to meet neighbors, thank a veteran in person and spend a little more time at Rotary Plaza after the program ends at 1:00 PM.
Getting to Rotary Plaza in Cornelius
The Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza is at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031. Arrive a little early to find a place before the 11:00 AM start, and allow extra time for parking on the morning of the ceremony.
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