Flags for Heroes, the DBRA ceremony and Kent County Levy Court leads Delaware Veterans’ Day tributes Tuesday.

The city of Wilmington rises in the background as Rotary Club flags wave along the Riverwalk.

From Levy Court in Dover, Veterans Memorial Park in New Castle, and hometown posts across all three counties, Delaware Veterans’ Day Tributes  underscore a shared message: service and sacrifice

WILMINGTON, Del. — A field of more than 450 American flags along the Christina Riverfront is setting the tone for many Delaware Veterans’ Day Tributes, as communities statewide prepare to honor service members with ceremonies, open houses and quiet moments of remembrance on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

The Wilmington Rotary Club’s annual “Flags for Heroes” display transforms the Riverwalk into a patriotic corridor, with rows of flags flying in honor of veterans, first responders, teachers, health care workers and everyday heroes. Community members can sponsor flags in tribute to the heroes in their lives, with proceeds supporting the Rotary Club’s Service Foundation and charitable partners, including the Food Bank of Delaware, to help provide meals and support for local children and families in need. Volunteers install and maintain the flags, turning the project into a visible act of service that links gratitude with hands-on help.

Delaware Veterans’ Day Tributes:

In New Castle, the Delaware River and Bay Authority will host one of the state’s central Veterans Day observances at Veterans Memorial Park, 163 Cherry Lane, adjacent to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The day begins with a 10 a.m. dedication of the newly expanded Wall of Remembrance, followed by the official Veterans Day Service from 10:30 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs and hosted by DRBA. The expanded monument honors thousands of service members from Delaware and New Jersey who gave their lives in service to the nation. President Joe Biden is expected to participate in this event, as he did throughout much of his Presidency.

Kent County will stage another major statewide event at 2 p.m., when Kent County Chapter 850 of the Vietnam Veterans of America hosts its Veterans Day Ceremony inside the Kent County Levy Court building in Dover. Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. William Welser III is scheduled to deliver the keynote address. The indoor venue replaces the traditional outdoor setting due to weather concerns and will focus on reflection, recognition and remarks rather than wreath-laying.

Across Delaware, Veterans Day remains a personal observance for many families, shaped by generations of military service, the presence of Dover Air Force Base and the strong footprint of National Guard and Reserve units. Local events on Tuesday offer residents multiple opportunities to say thank you in person.

At the Wilmington VA Medical Center, 1601 Kirkwood Hwy., commemorative activities are expected to bring together veterans, families and staff while connecting them with health care and support services.

In Lewes, American Legion Post 17, 113 American Legion Rd., plans a Veterans Day gathering and ceremony, followed by fellowship among veterans and supporters.

In Wilmington, Diamond State VFW Post 2863, 8 Ashley Pl., and VFW Post 2907, 313 Brandywine Blvd., will hold observances and open houses, inviting neighbors to honor local veterans and learn more about veterans’ organizations. VFW Post 8801, 4941 Wheatleys Pond Rd. in Smyrna, is also expected to host a commemorative service.

In Seaford, American Legion Nanticoke Post 6 will hold an 11 a.m. ceremony at Kiwanis Park, followed by a 12:30 p.m. open house at 230 N. Front St. VFW Virgil Wilson Post 4961, 9767 Middleford Rd., will host its own Veterans Day program and open house for southern Delaware residents.

Along the coast, VFW Post 7447 will lead an 11 a.m. ceremony at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, followed by open houses at area posts.

Millsboro’s Amvets Post 2 on Long Neck Road will host an 11 a.m. ceremony with a guest speaker and lunch, welcoming veterans, families, and community members.

In Wilmington and Hockessin, Goldey-Beacom College will hold a Veterans’ Appreciation Luncheon at 11 a.m., featuring the Delaware Military Academy Color Guard, highlighting connections between students, campus leaders, and those who served.

From the Riverfront flags to Levy Court in Dover, Veterans Memorial Park in New Castle and hometown posts across all three counties, Delaware’s Veterans Day observances underscore a shared message: service and sacrifice are honored not just in history books, but in the lives of neighbors, coworkers, parents, children and friends who answered the call — and in the communities that continue to stand with them.

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