Veterans Day 2026 in Santa Clarita: How to Honor Those Who Served

The City's Veterans Day Ceremony

The City of Santa Clarita hosts its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Veterans Historical Plaza, 24275 N. Walnut Street in Old Town Newhall. Hosted by the Santa Clarita City Council, the free, public ceremony honors local veterans, currently serving military members, and their families. It is the community's official moment to say thank you, and it is worth building your day around.

Past ceremonies have featured musical performances, speakers, a changing of the flags, and displays of local veterans' resources. It is a chance to stand with neighbors who served, in a plaza built specifically so this community could do exactly that.

Veterans Historical Plaza: A Place of Reflection

Veterans Historical Plaza is a park and memorial in Old Town Newhall between Market Street and Newhall Avenue. The City began raising funds for its design and construction in 2000, and the community built it brick by brick, including inscribed bricks and the Willie the Drummer Boy sculpture. Its design evokes a formal Victorian garden, a place meant for serenity and reflection, and it holds memorial plaques honoring the men and women who served.

On November 11, that quiet space becomes the gathering point for the whole Santa Clarita Valley. If you have never attended, this is a good year to start. Bring the family, arrive a little early, and stay for the ceremony.

Why November 11 Matters: A Personal Note

Veterans Day is personal for me. I served in the U.S. Army, and that service shaped who I am: the discipline, the mission-first mindset, and the belief that service to others comes before self. When I left the Army and started my real estate career in 2004, I carried those values with me. From Army greens to real estate dreams, the same commitment applies. Service Before Self is not a slogan on my website, it is how I have run my business for more than 22 years.

Veterans Day is also a reminder of something I see every day in my work: a stable home changes a veteran family's life. It is stability for kids in school, peace of mind for a family on a fixed income, and security for a senior who served decades ago. That is why I specialize in helping veterans, first responders, and special-needs families buy and sell homes across Santa Clarita and Southern California.

How I Serve Veterans All Year

• VA home loan guidance: Zero down payment, no PMI, competitive rates, and a tax-deductible funding fee starting in 2026. I have guided veterans through the VA process for more than 22 years. Explore the Veterans & Military resource page.
• Sam's Heroes: My program gives back to veterans, active-duty military, first responders, teachers, nurses, and special-needs families at closing, with veteran-to-veteran guidance throughout. Learn about Sam's Heroes.
• Supporting hero families: I support the Tunnels to Towers Foundation and write regularly about its work housing the families of fallen first responders. Here is the latest on the mission.
• Local guides: I curate the SCV Life community guide at santaclaritaevents.com, including a Veterans Day guide to help the community find ways to give back all November long.

Ways to Honor a Veteran in Santa Clarita

• Attend the ceremony: November 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Veterans Historical Plaza. Bring the whole family.
• Fly the flag: Hang an American flag at your home and on Veterans Day, take a moment to say what it means to you.
• Support veteran-owned businesses: Spend your dollars with local veterans, from restaurants to home services. It is support that lasts beyond one day.
• Donate to a veteran cause: Organizations like the Tunnels to Towers Foundation turn donations directly into mortgage-free homes for hero families. Donate at t2t.org.
• Call a veteran: The simplest act of all. Pick up the phone and thank the veterans in your own family and neighborhood. It means more than you know.

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