2025 Veterans Day activities in Wellesley

What is Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is observed annually, and always on Nov. 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. The US Department of Veterans Affairs’ website notes that the day “is a time to honor America’s military veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Veterans Day Ceremony

The community is invited to attend a ceremony honoring all Veterans on Tuesday, November 11, at 11am, in front of the War Memorial at Wellesley Town Hall on Washington Street. Rain location is the Great Hall at Wellesley Town Hall.

The Veterans Day ceremony will be lead by members of the Wellesley Celebrations Committee and members of American legion Post 72. The ceremony will begin with the traditional tolling of the bell at 11am and will include short readings and remarks by several veterans in the community. The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by members of the local Girl Scout troops and Wellesley Police and Fire Honor Guards will be supporting the ceremony.

The keynote address will be delivered by Wellesley resident Tavish Gould. Lt. Commander Gould served as a U.S. Navy fighter pilot from 2013 until 2025, and in 2022 was named the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps F-35 Pilot of the Year. He’s a graduate of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (known as TOPGUN) and led combat missions across Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.

Please join us in supporting our Veterans and recognizing everyone in our community who is serving our country.

What’s open and closed on Veterans Day in Wellesley

Wellesley Town Hall and other municipal buildings will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, November 12 for all town departments. Please check department webpages for specific times.

Wellesley Public Schools will be closed, as will Wellesley libraries, and the RDF. There is no regular residential mail service.