Matthews Veterans Day Ceremony 2026 comes to Veterans Memorial Park at Stumptown Park on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Join members of the Matthews Board of Commissioners and the Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 as the town honors the bravery and sacrifices of America’s veterans. All are welcome to attend. 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
- Venue: Veterans Memorial Park at Stumptown Park
- Address: 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews, NC 28105
What to expect at the Matthews Veterans Day Ceremony
The ceremony is hosted by the Matthews Board of Commissioners together with Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235. It is a moment to pause, reflect and thank the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The service takes place at the town’s Veterans Memorial Park, the outdoor memorial at the heart of Stumptown Park in downtown Matthews.
Getting to Veterans Memorial Park
Veterans Memorial Park is in Stumptown Park at 120 S. Trade Street in downtown Matthews, NC 28105. Arrive a little early to find a seat before the 11:00 AM start, and allow extra time for parking in the downtown area on the morning of the ceremony.
Honoring veterans in Matthews
Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11, the anniversary of the end of World War I. The Matthews ceremony is one of several Veterans Day ceremonies taking place across the Charlotte area on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, a chance for neighbors to gather, remember and say thank you in person.
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