Palmdale to Honor Local Veterans at Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

PALMDALE, CA — The City of Palmdale invites residents to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces at its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at Poncitlán Square, 38315 9th St. East.

The ceremony will bring the community together to recognize veterans from all branches of the military and express gratitude for their service and sacrifice.

The program will feature a presentation of colors, the national anthem, Veterans Day readings, remarks from guest speakers and an Armed Forces Medley.

Palmdale's 2026 Veteran of the Year, Mayra Duarte, will also be recognized for her military service and ongoing commitment to fellow veterans. Duarte served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force, including a deployment to Iraq, and continues to support veterans as they transition to civilian life.

The ceremony is free and open to the public. Veterans, active-duty service members, families and community members are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation department at 661-267-5611 or ParksRec@cityofpalmdaleca.gov.