With a highly active Coast Guard community in Cape May and numerous VFW and American Legion Posts in neighboring towns, it’s no surprise there are year-round events and services down the shore honoring our veterans, military members and their families.
Discover veterans events and military services to attend and support this holiday season in Cape May County.
In this guide, you’ll find information for:
> Christmastime Events & Tributes
Information listed here, including hours, dates/ times, features, and services, may vary and are subject to change without notice. Please contact event organizer directly to confirm or inquire. We will update this page as we receive more information.
Veterans Day Events in Avalon and Stone Harbor
Veterans Day Ceremony in Avalon
Nationwide on November 11 every year, Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day, and marks the anniversary of when the major hostilities of WWI ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
On the first year anniversary, President Woodrow Wilson addressed the nation:
“A year ago today our enemies laid down their arms in accordance with an armistice which rendered them impotent to renew hostilities, and gave to the world an assured opportunity to reconstruct its shattered order and to work out in peace a new and juster set of international relations.”
Ceremonies will take place across America to honor all our military veterans, living and dead, who have served their country honorably and sacrificed during war and peacetime to protect and defend our freedoms.
Avalon’s ceremony will include keynote speakers and all Borough departments in attendance at Veterans Plaza, beginning at 11 am.
Veterans Day Ceremony & Open House in Stone Harbor
Stone Harbor’s Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at the American Legion Post 331, following the one in Avalon. A special Open House and luncheon will also be offered, inviting visitors to tour the buildings and museum.
Explore this further:
> American Legion Post 331 (Stone Harbor)
More nearby:
> Cape May City’s Veterans Day Ceremony
> North Wildwood’s Veterans Day Ceremony
> Veterans Day Ceremony in Sea Isle City
Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in North Wildwood
A Remembrance Day event is being held on December 7, 2024 at St. Demetrios Church at the Hereford Inlet Seawall in North Wildwood, featuring a commemorative ceremony by the North Wildwood VFW Memorial Post 5491 at 12 noon.
The service has been a continued tradition at the Post since 1991 to honor World War II military of all services.
Explore this further:
> St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
> VFW Post 5491 (North Wildwood)
Christmastime Events & Tributes
NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum’s “Christmas at the Hangar”
Don’t miss out on this free and festive family event at the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum – and a great way to explore this local and historic landmark! Santa, Mrs. Claus, vendors, wine and beer garden, live music, and more.
Event takes place on Saturday, November 30.
American Legion Post 331’s Annual Christmas Party
Dinner, dancing, cocktails, and more! American Legion Post 331 is having their annual Christmas Party this year on Saturday, December 7 at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor.
Tickets and reservations must be made by Friday, November 29.
Wreaths Across America at Cold Spring Church Cemetery
Cold Spring Church Cemetery is hosting its annual Wreaths Across America event. This is a nationwide ceremonial tribute to military veterans, taking place on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at noon at the Veterans’ Memorial of Cold Spring Church Cemetery.
This event is open to the entire community without cost at the Veterans Memorial along Academy Road.
Explore this further:
> Cold Spring Presbyterian Church
> Cold Spring Presbyterian Cemetery
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