Honoring our men and women in uniform who proudly serve

Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive

Presented by  Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 and the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation 

We are pleased to host the Santa Barbara community Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early; the ceremony begins at 11:00 AM sharp. The ceremony will include presentations and performances by Bernard “Barney” Melekian, UCSB Color Guard; Gold Coast Pipe & Drum Band; David Gonzales, the Santa Barbara Choral Society, and the Prime Time Band. This year the ceremony will conclude with a spectacular flyover by the San Diego Salute flying formation team.

The ceremony will take place at the Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive. Known as one of the city’s most beautiful outdoor locations, the venue’s driveway will be decorated with dozens of American flags. The ceremony will take place near the main flagpole, with seating available for up to 600, with additional standing room. THIS IS A FREE EVENT.

For more information, contact media@pcvf.org

No bikes or e-bikes allowed. No specialized handicapped parking, please arrive early if special parking is necessary.