Hillsborough County, Fla. (Oct. 27, 2025) - Hillsborough County Consumer & Veterans Services and the Veterans Council of Hillsborough County will host the 61st Annual Veterans Day Tribute on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. on the grounds of Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr. Veterans Museum, 3602 N. U.S. Hwy. 301, Tampa, FL 33619.
The annual event salutes Veterans of all eras and military branches with a family-friendly celebration that is free and open to all.
The outdoor Veterans Day Tribute will feature:
- JROTC color guard and patriotic music
- Veterans Council Awards and special guests
- A variety of resources for Veterans and military families
- Free refreshments after the ceremony
- A kids' craft area with take-home creations
For the ninth consecutive year, the national Veterans Day Committee of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has named Hillsborough County's Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr. Veterans Museum to its list of official Regional Veterans Day Sites, a recognition of excellence for patriotism and honor to our nation's military. The park is free and open daily from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. The community is encouraged to tour its many monuments, including the new Gold Star Family Memorial.
For information about the 61st Annual Veterans Day Tribute or Veterans Memorial Park, visit HCFL.Gov/Veterans or call (813) 635-8316.