​Veterans Day Service

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Members of the Indiana National Guard lay a wreath on the north steps of the Indiana War Memorial during the 2015 Veterans Day Service.

Service Program

  • Presentation of Colors
  • National Anthem
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Invocation
  • Welcome & Introduction of Dignitaries
  • Veterans Day Message by Guest Speaker​
  • Laying of Victory Wreath
  • Flyover by the United States Air Force (weather permitting)
  • Closing Memorial Prayer
  • Tolling of the USS Indianapolis' ship's bell in tribute to the victories and proud military service of each war era involving US Armed Forces
  • Service Anthem musical medley
  • Benediction
  • Conclusion of Memorial Service
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Two A10 Thunderbolts, AKA Warthogs, flyover The American Legion Mall and the Indiana War Memorial during the 2015 Indianapolis Veterans Day Service.
Location:
​Indiana War Memorial
431 N Meridian St,
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Parking in the downtown area around the Indiana War Memorial on Veterans Day during the daytime is very limited. Please plan to arrive early. The main entrance to the War Memorial is on Michigan Street. There are also surface lots and parking garages within walking distance of both the War Memorial and the Soldiers & Sailors Monument. ​​

Thank you to our sponsors for helping us honor our veterans!