Schenectady County is home to over 7,200 veterans who served our country with honor and distinction. We are proud to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans, especially those who call Schenectady County home. We invite residents to join Schenectady County in commemorating these important days of honor and remembrance.
Veterans Day - November 11, 2024
Veterans Day provides an opportunity to recognize the selfless and courageous individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Many Veterans Service Organizations and municipalities host special ceremonies on Veterans Day to honor all veterans.
Schenectady County Peer-to-Peer Veterans Program Breakfast
Free for all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces
9:00am to 11:30am at Bellevue Cafe
RSVP to 518-374-0526
Veterans Park Ceremony
10:30am
State Street Between the MVP Building and the Schenectady County Office Building in the City of Schenectady
Mass Honoring Veterans at St. Luke's Church
Free Lunch at Church Hall Following Mass
11:00am
1241 State Street, Schenectady
Capital Region Veterans Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony
11:00am
Legacy Park at the Corner of Route 50 and Dutch Meadows Lane in Glenville
Rotterdam Veterans Day Ceremony
2:30pm
Rotterdam Town Hall on Sunrise Boulevard in Rotterdam
Vietnam Veterans Day - March 29, 2025
In honor of the brave individuals who served during Vietnam, Schenectady County observes Vietnam Veterans Day with a dedicated ceremony at the Schenectady County Vietnam Veterans Memorial located at SUNY Schenectady.
2025 Ceremony Information Coming Soon...
Memorial Day - May 26, 2025
Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to remember and honor the service members who gave their lives in defense of our country. Many Schenectady County communities and Veterans Organizations host special ceremonies and parades to commemorate Memorial Day and remember the legacy of those individuals who made the supreme sacrifice in service to our nation.
2025 Ceremony and Parade Information Coming Soon.