Wilmington Veterans Day Ceremonies

In November of 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…” The original concept for the celebration was for a day to be observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 AM.

The Wilmington Department of Veterans Services invites all the residents of the Town of Wilmington to attend, remember and honor all our past and present Veterans on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Town Common for the Town of Wilmington’s Veterans Day ceremonies. Honor Guards will assemble at the Fourth of July parking lot at 10:45 a.m. and proceed to the Town Common for this year’s Veterans Day ceremonies at 11:00 a.m.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Wilmington Department of Veterans’ Services at (978) 694-2040.