Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Leesburg's 22nd celebration is at 10 a.m. at Dodona Manor with tours, a speaker and free lunch. Town offices close.

Last checked Oct. 27, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the George C. Marshall International Center, the Town of Leesburg’s calendar and trash holiday schedule, and Wreaths Across America.

Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Leesburg marks it with the 22nd annual Veterans Day Celebration at 10 a.m. on the grounds of Dodona Manor, the home of Gen. George C. Marshall in historic Leesburg. The ceremony is free, open to the public and held rain or shine, with free house tours, vintage military vehicles, a speaker program and a community barbecue lunch. Town offices close for the day; trash pickup runs as normal.

Who to call

  • George C. Marshall International Center (the celebration): through its events page
  • Town of Leesburg main line: 703-777-2420
  • Leesburg police non-emergency: 703-771-4500

The Veterans Day Celebration at Dodona Manor

The George C. Marshall International Center, the Town of Leesburg and Loudoun County co-host the celebration. The center’s schedule:

Time What
10 to 11 a.m. Free tours of Dodona Manor; vintage military vehicles and nonprofit partners on site
11 a.m. to noon Speaker program under the tent, with seating
Noon to 1 p.m. Free community barbecue lunch, while supplies last

The keynote speaker is retired Army Lt. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford, the center says.

Parking and getting there

  • Park in the Loudoun County Government garage on Loudoun Street. The Marshall Center says Cartwheels runs transportation from the garage to Dodona Manor.
  • Arrive early. The center recommends parking by 9:30 a.m.
  • Downtown parking rules, garages and free lots are in our getting around guide. For any lane closures that week, check road construction and closures.

What is open and closed

What Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11
Town of Leesburg offices Closed, the town calendar says
Trash, recycling and yard waste Normal pickup; Patriot is open, the town says

For the next town holiday, see our Thanksgiving page: pickup shifts that week.

More events for veterans

  • Veterans and Service Trivia, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, American Legion Post 293, 112 N. 21st St., Purcellville, about eight miles west. The Marshall Center lists it on its events calendar.
  • Wreaths Across America, noon Saturday, Dec. 19, Leesburg Union Cemetery. Cub Scout Pack 997 is helping lay remembrance wreaths on veterans’ graves; its Wreaths Across America page takes wreath sponsorships and volunteers.
  • The town’s Memorial Day ceremony is in late May: see our Memorial Day page.

What this means for you

If you plan to go to Dodona Manor on Nov. 11, park in the county government garage by 9:30 a.m. and ride over, and come early for a seat under the tent. Town offices are closed that Wednesday, but put your trash out on your usual day. For everything else that month, see things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Veterans Day ceremony in Leesburg in 2026?

Yes. The 22nd annual Veterans Day Celebration is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, on the grounds of Dodona Manor, George C. Marshall’s home. The George C. Marshall International Center, the Town of Leesburg and Loudoun County host it. It is free and goes ahead rain or shine.

Where do I park for the Leesburg Veterans Day celebration?

The Marshall Center says to park in the Loudoun County Government garage on Loudoun Street, where Cartwheels runs transportation to Dodona Manor. It recommends parking by 9:30 a.m.

Are Leesburg town offices open on Veterans Day?

No. The town calendar lists town offices as closed for Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

Is trash picked up on Veterans Day in Leesburg?

Yes. The town’s holiday schedule says Patriot is open on Veterans Day and collection runs as normal.