Doral's Veterans Day Ceremony is 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Park, with a shuttle from the Aloft Hotel. Military Family Day Nov. 7; closures.
Last checked Nov. 3, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Events come from the City of Doral events calendar; closures from the city and Miami-Dade County’s holiday list. Questions about the ceremony: Diana.Maldonado@cityofdoral.com.
Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. The City of Doral holds its free Veterans Day Ceremony from 9 to 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, 10190 NW 33rd St., and a Military Family Day and Health Fair the Saturday before, Nov. 7, at Doral Glades Park. City Hall, county offices and libraries close for the holiday; trash pickup runs as normal.
Veterans Day at a glance
- Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Military Family Day and Health Fair, Doral Glades Park, free
- Wednesday, Nov. 11, 9 to 11 a.m.: Veterans Day Ceremony, Veterans Park, free
- Parking: free at the Aloft Hotel, with a shuttle from 8:30 a.m.
- Closed Nov. 11: Doral Government Center; Miami-Dade County offices and libraries; public schools
- Trash: pickup on your normal day
Veterans Day Ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 11
The city’s Veterans Day Ceremony honors people who have served or are serving in the U.S. military, with tributes, live music and a community gathering, the event page says. It runs 9 to 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, 10190 NW 33rd St. Admission is free and the page lists no registration.
Parking is the catch. Space at the park is limited. The city offers free parking at the Aloft Hotel with a free shuttle to and from the park starting at 8:30 a.m., and says early arrival is “highly encouraged.” The city held its 2025 ceremony at the same park, its 2025 event page shows.
Military Family Day and Health Fair, Saturday, Nov. 7
The city’s Doral Military Annual Family Day and Health Fair runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Doral Glades Park, 7600 NW 98th Place. It offers health resources and services plus family activities for all ages, for military families and the wider community. It is free.
What is open and closed
| Service | Wednesday, Nov. 11 |
|---|---|
| Doral Government Center, 8401 NW 53rd Terrace | Closed (city notice) |
| Miami-Dade County offices and libraries, including the Doral Branch Library | Closed |
| Garbage and recycling | Normal pickup |
| Doral Trolley | Runs (holiday schedule) |
| Miami-Dade County Public Schools | Holiday, no school |
Sources: the city’s closure notice and trolley schedule, the county’s holiday list, which says all county offices including libraries close on its 13 holidays, and the county’s trash rules on our trash and recycling page. School dates are on our schools page.
Getting there
Veterans Park is on NW 33rd Street in west Doral. The shuttle from the Aloft Hotel saves circling for a space. Lane closures are on our road construction and closures page, and parking and transit options are on our getting around page.
What this means for you
- Get to the Aloft Hotel by 8:30 a.m. for the first shuttle to the ceremony.
- Put your trash out as normal on Wednesday.
- City Hall business waits until Thursday, Nov. 12.
More: things to do this month and Thanksgiving in Doral.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Doral Veterans Day ceremony in 2026?
From 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Park, 10190 NW 33rd St., the City of Doral’s event page says. It is free and includes tributes, live music and a community gathering.
Where do I park for the Doral Veterans Day ceremony?
The city offers free parking at the Aloft Hotel with a free shuttle to and from Veterans Park starting at 8:30 a.m. Parking is limited, and the city says early arrival is highly encouraged.
Is Doral City Hall open on Veterans Day?
No. The city lists the Doral Government Center, 8401 NW 53rd Terrace, as closed all day Wednesday, Nov. 11. Miami-Dade County offices and libraries are also closed.
Is trash picked up on Veterans Day in Doral?
Yes. Miami-Dade County collects garbage and recycling on every county holiday except Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, so Veterans Day pickup runs on its normal day.
Is there school on Veterans Day in Miami-Dade?
No. Miami-Dade County Public Schools lists Wednesday, Nov. 11, as a Veterans Day holiday.
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