America 250 Special Event
The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial will host a special event in recognition of our nation’s 250th birthday.
At 9 a.m. on July 4, 2026, a reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place at the American Revolution site at the Memorial. Following the reading, 56 community leaders — each representing one of the 56 original signers of the Declaration — will sign a commemorative document.
This event is free to attend and open to the public.
Veterans Day Ceremony
The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Board’s Veterans Day Ceremony is held each year on Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. under the American Pavilion, located within Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. The 2025 keynote speaker was John B. Sherman, dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University; 2026 details will be added here when available.
Activities will commence with the “Honor Wall Roll Call,” a reading of military veteran names recently added to the memorial’s Wall of Honor. Musical renditions, remarks and presentations to follow include: National Anthem, special recognition of Brazos Valley Heroes (Service Medley), Rifle Salute by the Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets Ross Volunteers, Taps and more.
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Board’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony is held each year on Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the War on Terror site. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
The ceremony will also include 5-5-5 bell ringing, wreath laying, a 21-gun salute, and Silver Taps.
The War on Terror site includes a steel relic from one of the World Trade Center towers and life-sized bronze statues representing a police officer, firefighter, and special operations soldier.