2025 Veterans Day events and closures

Published on November 04, 2025

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Each November, Cabarrus County honors the service and sacrifices of local heroes.   

Cabarrus Veterans Services is once again collaborating with the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus' Keystone Club and the City of Concord to host the Annual Veterans Day Celebration event.  

The event is set for November 11 at 11 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club facility (247 Spring St. NW). Refreshments will be provided by Oak Grove Baptist Church Veterans Ministry.  

This year’s keynote speaker is United States Coast Guard Rear Admiral Miriam L. Lafferty.  

Before her retirement in 2024, Lafferty served 30 years in various roles, including Deputy Director of Operations, U.S. Northern Command; Reserve Officer, Deputy Commandant for Operations in Washington, D.C.; Reserve Chief of Staff, Atlanta Area in Portsmouth, Virginia; and Senior Reserve Officer, District Seven in Miami, Florida.  

Keystone Club members performing at the event include Alesia Richardson (“The National Anthem”), Zarriya York (“America the Beautiful”) and Kazareah Smith (“God Bless America”), while Club President Leah Williams will deliver the welcome message and club member Jemani Brooks will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.   

“This event is a great opportunity to celebrate those in our community who have sacrificed so much,” said Veterans Services Director Tony R. Miller, “Each year, it’s inspiring to see all those proud faces in the crowd.”     

All Cabarrus County veterans are invited to attend.  

Residents invited to join Operation Green Light  

Cabarrus County is once again participating in Operation Green Light, an initiative of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers.   

To honor veterans, residents are asked to shine their own green light of hope, support and recognition through November 11.  

During the Cabarrus County Commissioners October Regular Meeting, the board recognized the contributions and sacrifices of the local men and women who served in the armed forces through a proclamation read by Miller.      

Cabarrus County Veterans Day Closures  

Cabarrus County Government offices, including the Cabarrus County Government Center, Human Services Center, libraries, active living centers, Animal Shelter, County Landfill, LunchPlus Clubs and the Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.

Cabarrus County parks, including Camp T.N. Spencer, Frank Liske, Vietnam Veterans, Virginia Foil and Rob Wallace, are open on Veterans Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.    

Serving Cabarrus Veterans  

Cabarrus County Veterans Services provides professional and timely free assistance to veterans and their family members. The office is located at the Old Creamery at 363 Church Street N, Suite 180, Concord.    

Accredited Veterans Services Officers help navigate U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs programs and provide free help through:  

  • Compensation  
  • Veterans pension  
  • Survivors pension  
  • Appeals  
  • Veteran healthcare  
  • Survivor benefits  
  • Education  
  • Home loan guaranty  
  • Employment  
  • Transportation  
  • Adult and aging services  
  • Senior resources  

For more information on the Cabarrus County Veterans Services Office, visit www.cabarruscounty.us/vets or call 704-920-2869.  

 

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