The City of Paducah will host its annual Veterans Day observances on Wednesday, November 11, including the Sunrise Reveille, Veterans Day Opening Ceremony, and Veterans Day Parade. The City of Paducah encourages residents and community organizations to participate in the Veterans Day observances and activities and join in recognizing the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans.
Sunrise Reveille |The 2026 Veterans Day Sunrise Reveille will begin at approximately 6:15 a.m. on November 11 in Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza, 301 South 5th Street. The ceremony will include the playing of Reveille and the raising of the American flag at sunrise. Refreshments will be provided following the ceremony.
Veterans Day Opening Ceremony |The 2026 Veterans Day Opening Ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. on November 11 at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza, 301 South 5th Street. This ceremony includes the recognition of the Distinguished Veteran and Patriot Award recipients and the winners of the Paducah Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution Veterans Day Poster & Essay Contest. The ceremony also includes the unveiling of the interpretive panel for the newly painted Veterans Crosswalk linking Paducah City Hall to Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza.
Veterans Day Parade |The Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on November 11 at 6th and Washington Streets. The parade will travel along 6th Street before turning right onto Broadway and continuing toward the riverfront. At Water Street, the parade will turn left and disband at Water and Jefferson Streets.
City of Paducah Service Changes for Veterans Day Holiday | With the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, November 11, there are schedule changes for some City services.
- City Hall and City Offices - City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street and other city offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11.
- Garbage and Curbside Recycling Collection - There will be NO residential garbage or curbside recycling collection on Wednesday, November 11. Wednesday’s routes will be collected on Thursday and, if necessary, Friday, along with the regularly scheduled Thursday and Friday routes.
- Compost Facility - The City of Paducah Compost Facility located at 1560 North 8th Street is closed Wednesday, November 11.
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