Tuesday is Veterans Day, a day that honors both former and current service members. On Nov. 11, Veterans Day celebrations will span Central New York.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Onondaga County events<\/p>\n
Free Dental Care for All Who Served: This year marks the 14th annual Veterans Day free dental care event.\u00a0Eastwood Dental Office\u2019s Dr. Joan Laura<\/a> is providing free dental services for all veterans. Veterans can receive a cleaning, filling or an extraction at no cost. Location is 2326 James St. from 8 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. Walk-ins only. First come, first served. Proof of service required. For questions, call (315) 438-3333.<\/p>\n Wreaths for Veteran Graves<\/p>\n On Dec 13. At 9 a.m. there will be a Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery.\u00a0 To sponsor a wreath for a veteran or for more in information on volunteer work,\u00a0follow this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n Syracuse University events\u00a0<\/p>\n Syracuse University is hosting veteran and military-connected events on Nov. 11. Go to https:\/\/veterans.syracuse.edu\/events\/<\/a> for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n 2025 Veterans Day 5k Fun Run and Walk<\/p>\n Runners complete three full laps while walkers will complete the same route in one lap. It is recommended to get to the event early to receive the event T-shirt and meet fellow runners. T-Shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.\u202f\u00a0Time is 6:30 a.m. at the Quad, in front of Hendricks Chapel.<\/p>\n Veterans Day 2025 Celebration<\/p>\n The program will feature keynote remarks, music and a celebration honoring those who have served the nation. General Lester L. Lyles, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) will be this year’s keynote speaker. A catered lunch reception will follow in the Bisignano Grand Hall from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. \u00a0<\/p>\n Utica events<\/p>\n The Frankfort American Legion will serve free breakfast<\/a> for all veterans and first responders. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. -11 a.m. at 128 S Litchfield St, Frankfort, NY 13340.<\/p>\n Veterans Day food drive\u00a0<\/p>\n The Utica Center for Development<\/a>\u202fwill be at the Adirondack Bank Center hosting a Veterans Day food drive from 2 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m. at 400 Oriskany Street, Utica, NY 13502.<\/p>\n Utica Comets<\/p>\n The Utica Comets are\u202fgiving away free hats to veterans<\/a>\u202fwho attend the Veterans Day game. Complimentary tickets for all veterans and\u202factive-duty\u202fmilitary members\u202fcan also be claimed through their website at 5 p.m.\u202f A pregame ceremony will be at 3 p.m.\u202fon the Veterans plaza. There will be a food and textile drive at the game for the Veteran\u2019s Outreach Center, as well as a jersey raffle and auction at the game, with all proceeds\u202fgoing toward local veteran organizations through the Save of the Day Foundation.\u202fOnline auction will be available at www.uticacomets.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Utica Broadway\u00a0<\/p>\n Broadway Utica\u2019s production of\u202f”A Christmas Story, The Musical” \u202fruns Tuesday and Wednesday at The Stanley Theatre. Partnering with the\u202fUtica Center for Development<\/a>,\u202fthose who attend are encouraged to bring\u202fdonations for local veterans. Ticket information: broadwayutica.org<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Watertown events<\/p>\n A community Veterans Day program will be held at the Watertown Civic Arena at 10 a.m. The event is open to the public.<\/p>\n Binghamton\/ Broome County\u00a0<\/p>\n Binghamton will honor veterans with its annual Veterans Day parade. The parade will begin at American Legion Post 80 on Main Street and end at the courthouse. Participants will begin to line up at around 12:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Veterans Day Memorial<\/a><\/p>\n In Endicott, there will be a memorial held from 11 a.m. to noon at 1009 Main St. in Endicott.<\/p>\n