Several events and commemorations are scheduled in Spokane for Armistice Day / Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026: [1, 2]
Armistice Day Commemoration Organized by Spokane Veterans Assoc.
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Doors open at 10:10 a.m.)
Location: Community Building Lobby, 35 W. Main Avenue, Spokane, WA
Details: Hosted locally featuring traditional remembrance elements like a bell-ringing ceremony around 11:00 a.m., followed by community reflections. [1]
Spokane Veterans Day Ceremony
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Numerica Veterans Arena, Spokane, WA (Hosted by the WA State Fallen Heroes Project)
Details: Features guest speakers, live music, complimentary coffee and cookies, and a special gift for veterans. Free parking is available in Lot B from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. [1]
Community Days at Spokane City Council
Time: 5:00 p.m. (followed by the City Council Legislative Meeting at 6:00 p.m.)
Location: Chase Gallery, Lower-Level City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA
Details: Hosted by the Spokane City Council and Office of Neighborhood Services to honor service members, featuring local veteran groups (such as Veterans for Peace and Wounded Warrior Project), refreshments, and a special council salutation. [1, 2]
Special Activities & Community Perks
Riverfront Park: Free Looff Carrousel rides for active and retired military members and their families from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Operation Green Light: The Spokane County Courthouse is illuminated with green lights through November 11 to honor county veterans.
City Parking & Services: On-street parking meters and kiosks are free (though standard time limits still apply). [1, 2]
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Contact Information
WA State Fallen Heroes Project
5099945613
HonoringHeroes@wafhp.org
Hosted by Spokane City Council. Learn more HERE