2024 Veterans Day

Date of Release: 
November 08, 2024

Veterans Day Events

Below are various activities organized by the City of Paducah and other organizations to honor and celebrate veterans on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11.

Sunrise Reveille: The Veterans Day Sunrise Reveille will begin at approximately 6:15 a.m. at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza (301 South 5th Street) on November 11. Reveille will be played along with the raising of the flag at sunrise, 6:29 a.m.

Veterans Day Awards and Opening Ceremony: An awards and opening ceremony will be at 10 a.m. on November 11 at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza. The event includes honoring the Patriot Award winner, Distinguished Veteran, and the winners of the Paducah Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution Veterans Day Poster & Essay Contest.

Veterans Day Parade: On November 11, the Veterans Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. at 6th and Washington Streets. It will travel along 6th Street before turning right on Broadway and heading toward the riverfront. At Water Street, it will turn left and disband at Jefferson Street.

City of Paducah Employee Veterans Please take a few minutes to view the nearly six-minute video below, a special tribute to current City of Paducah employees who have served this country or currently are serving. We are proud to honor these 43 employees.