🇺🇸 Veterans Day 2025: Honoring Our Heroes Across the Grand Lake Region
As the crisp November air settles over Grand Lake, communities across Northeast Oklahoma are coming together to honor those who have served our nation with courage and devotion. From heartfelt ceremonies to festive parades and community meals, Veterans Day 2025 will be marked with gratitude, unity, and pride.
Quapaw Nation Museum – Honoring Our Veterans
Location: 905 Whitebird Street, Quapaw, OK
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hosted by the Quapaw Nation Museum, this special evening invites the public to a meaningful program of reflection and remembrance. Guests will have a rare opportunity to view the Veteran’s Quilt and information book, along with objects and photographs related to World War II Quapaw tribal members listed on the quilt and USS Quapaw memorabilia.
The event will also include:
Food and fellowship
Door prizes
A special book display presented by the Quapaw Nation Library
This hour-long event offers a beautiful blend of history, culture, and community — a must-see tribute to the bravery and service of Quapaw veterans and their families.
Veterans Day Luncheon – Miami, OK
Location: Grace Church, 130 A Street NE, Miami, OK 74354
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The annual Veterans Day Luncheon will be held at Grace Church in Miami, Oklahoma, honoring area veterans with a morning of gratitude and fellowship. This year’s guest speaker is Chief Billy Friend of the Wyandotte Nation.
All veterans, family, and friends are welcome to attend. Lunch will be served, and veteran resources will be available on site.
Sponsored by: Eastern Shawnee Tribe, Delaware Tribe, Cherokee Nation, Quapaw Nation, Wyandotte Nation, Ottawa Tribe, Peoria Tribe, Seneca-Cayuga Nation, Grand Gateway Area Agency on Aging, Amedisys, Grove Nursing Center, Senior Companions, and Good Shepherd Hospice.
Spavinaw City Presents: A Day of Honor, A Day of Thanks
Location: 115 Main Street, Spavinaw, OK
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The City of Spavinaw invites residents and visitors to gather for a special celebration dedicated to those who serve, protect, and uplift our town and country. Hosted by Mayor Amanda R. Miller, A Day of Honor, A Day of Thanks will feature a thanksgiving-style community meal, recognition of local veterans and public servants, live music, and words of gratitude.
This event embodies the heart of small-town America — where fellowship and appreciation bring neighbors together. All are welcome, and the event is free to attend.
Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities and details on how you can help make the day memorable.
Veterans Day Parade — Miami, OK
Location: Downtown Miami, OK
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Time: Parade begins at 2:00 PM
The Miami Elks Lodge #1320 invites everyone to line Main Street for the annual Veterans Day Parade — a proud tradition celebrating the bravery and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes.
The parade begins at 4th Ave N (Railroad Tracks) and proceeds south to 1st S & Main. This year’s Grand Marshal is General Tom Walker, leading the way for a lineup of veterans groups, schools, organizations, and community members.
Following the parade, a Veterans Dinner will be held at the Miami Elks Lodge from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM — veterans and one guest eat free. To participate in the parade, contact Bert Norton at (918) 919-2797 or John Mayes at (918) 541-0690.
Bring your flags, your family, and your gratitude as the Miami community gathers to celebrate those who have served.
Veterans Day Celebration — River Bend Casino & Hotel
Location: 100 Jackpot Place, Wyandotte, OK 74370
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: Starting at 8:00 AM
In honor of Veterans Day, River Bend Casino & Hotel is showing appreciation to all veterans and active military personnel with a day of exclusive offers:
$10 Free Play
$5 Deli Food Credit
100 Bonus Entries into the $49,000 Gobble Gobble Giveaway
A spirited way to say “thank you” to those who’ve served, River Bend invites veterans to enjoy a day of entertainment, good food, and well-earned recognition.
Veterans Honor Plaza – Langley, OK
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Veterans Honor Plaza, Langley, Oklahoma
Hosted by: Volunteers of the Lakeside Garden Club
Come together with the Langley community to honor and celebrate our nation’s veterans at Veterans Honor Plaza. Hosted by the dedicated volunteers of the Lakeside Garden Club, this special ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will feature moments of reflection, appreciation, and unity.
Guests are invited to gather in tribute to the men and women who have served our country. The Veterans Honor Plaza provides a meaningful space for remembrance, surrounded by the beauty of Langley’s lakeside setting.
All are welcome to attend and show support for those who have defended our freedom.
Northern Region Veterans Summit – Vinita, OK
Location: Craig County Fairgrounds, 915 E. Apperson Rd., Vinita, OK
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Hosted by: Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee Nation invites veterans and their families to the Northern Region Veterans Summit, held at the Craig County Fairgrounds in Vinita. This regional gathering brings together veterans, tribal representatives, and community partners to connect, share resources, and celebrate the service of Native and non-Native veterans alike.
This summit provides an opportunity to strengthen support networks, learn about benefits, and honor the enduring commitment of those who have served.
Honoring Service, Celebrating Community
Veterans Day is more than a national holiday — it’s a reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and service that allow us to live freely. Across the Grand Lake region, communities like Quapaw, Spavinaw, Miami, Wyandotte, and Langley are ensuring that gratitude echoes far beyond words.
Whether you’re joining the crowd along a parade route, breaking bread at a community table, or simply shaking the hand of a local veteran, your presence matters.
Let’s come together this Veterans Day to honor the past, celebrate the present, and build a future grounded in unity and respect.
