Hillsborough County, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2026) - Veteran Community Services and the Veterans Council of Hillsborough County will host the 62nd Annual Veterans Day Tribute at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, on the grounds of Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr. Veterans Museum, 3602 N. U.S. 301, Tampa, FL 33619.
In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the outdoor Veterans Day Tribute to Veterans of all eras includes a patriotic ceremony and family-friendly celebration featuring:
- JROTC color guard and Veterans Council Awards
- Sing-along salute to all military service branches
- Special guests including Retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steve Poulin and Retired U.S. Army Col. Roland Tiso
- Refreshments and fellowship after the ceremony
- Resources for Veterans and military families from James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, YMCA Military Program, and Hillsborough County Veteran Community Services
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, as of September 2026, Hillsborough County remains the largest Veteran-populated county in Florida with a total of 94,334 Veterans and a local economic impact of $1.4 billion.
For the 10th 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. to 5 p.m. The community is encouraged to tour its many monuments, including the new Buffalo Soldiers Memorial and Gold Star Memorial.
For more information about the 62nd Annual Veterans Day Tribute or Veterans Memorial Park, visit HCFL.gov or call (813) 635-8316.