Sixth annual Veterans Day Ceremony to be held Nov. 11 at Santa Monica Pier
November 5, 2025 2:48 PM
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2025) — The city of Santa Monica will join the U.S. Army for a Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. on the Santa Monica Pier.
Now in its sixth year, the event will feature exciting performances, a Chinook helicopter flyover, a presentation of awards to Palisades Fire recovery heroes as well as remarks from senior military leaders and local elected officials.
The ceremony, which will take place on the Pier’s west parking deck, is free and open to the public.
The event program will include:
- Posting of Colors performed by the JROTC cadets from James Monroe High School
- A Chinook helicopter flyover from Coulson Aviation
- National Anthem performance by Master Sergeant Keith Beyer and “God Bless America” performance by Miss USO Heidi-Marie Ferren
- Remarks from retired Army Colonel Otto Padron
- Keynote speech from General Bryan P. Fenton, Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command
- Remarks from Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete
- Remarks from Santa Monica Councilmember and Army veteran Dan Hall
- Presentation of awards to Palisades Fire recovery heroes
- Future soldier swearing-in ceremony by Commanding General of the California Army National Guard Major General Jeffrey Smiley
- Free ride tickets for veterans and active military members (courtesy of Pacific Park)
- Free meals for veterans and active military members and information on meal resources (courtesy of Meals on Wheels)
- Music and entertainment provided by 95.5 KLOS (courtesy of Meruelo Media)
Media Contact
Tati Simonian
Public Information Officer
Tati.Simonian@santamonica.gov
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