West Hollywood Veterans Day Ceremony 2026

Every November 11, the City of West Hollywood sets aside a quiet hour for the people who served. This year's Veterans Day ceremony takes place in person at the Sal Guarriello Veterans' Memorial, on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Holloway Drive. It is a short, low-key gathering, and one of the more meaningful things happening in Los Angeles on a day when most listings are about parades and sales.

When: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11 AM Where: Sal Guarriello Veterans' Memorial, Santa Monica Blvd at Holloway Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Price: Free and open to the public

What to expect

The city describes the memorial as decorated with wreaths and flags for the occasion. The ceremony is the city's annual observance, and community members are welcome to attend, stand together and pay respects. The city's announcement does not list a speaker lineup or a detailed program, so expect a simple, respectful observance rather than a festival. If you want the latest word on the schedule, the City of West Hollywood's announcement page is the place to check.

Because the memorial sits on a public corner rather than inside a venue, there is no ticket, no reservation and no entry line. You can arrive a few minutes before 11 AM, take a moment at the memorial, and be on your way in about an hour. The listing runs one hour, which makes it easy to fit around a workday or a lunch plan.

Getting there

The memorial is at Santa Monica Boulevard and Holloway Drive, in the heart of West Hollywood, close to the neighborhood's shops, cafes and the stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard most people know from nights out. On a weekday morning the area is calmer than on a weekend, though street parking in West Hollywood is limited and often metered, so allow extra time. Walking, rideshare or a bus along Santa Monica Boulevard are all reasonable ways to arrive. Dress for the weather, since the ceremony is outdoors, and keep in mind that the address is a street corner, so give yourself a minute to find a spot to stand.

Make a day of it

Veterans Day falls on a Wednesday this year, so it is a good one to pair with a visit to other local observances. If you are building a plan for the week, browse arts and culture events for more upcoming events in Los Angeles, or see what else is on in West Hollywood. For anyone looking for LA events this weekend after the holiday, the same pages are updated as new listings come in.

Whether you served, have family who did, or simply want to say thanks, this is a simple way to do it close to home.