Free Community Event Honors Local Veterans with Live Music, a Classic Car Show, and a Veterans Marketplace on November 11
The City of Boca Raton invites the community to Red, White & Boca: A Veterans Day Celebration, a free event honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The celebration will take place Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real.
Open to veterans, their families, and community members of all ages, Red, White & Boca brings the city together for an afternoon of live music, inspiring speeches, and a shared spirit of unity and patriotism in recognition of those who have served. All are welcome, and no registration is required.
Veterans Marketplace
Alongside the day’s musical lineup, a Veterans Marketplace will showcase local service organizations and veteran-owned small businesses from throughout the community. Businesses and organizations interested in participating can apply through the city’s online marketplace application at myboca.us.
Classic Car Show
The event’s east lawn will host a classic car show featuring awards for Best of Show, Best Veteran-Owned, and more, with award presentations at 6:45 p.m.
Live Music & Entertainment
The celebration will feature performances from The Coastman Chorus and Belladiva, capturing the spirit of celebration and unity that defines the event.
Event Schedule
4:00 PM — Event begins: Veterans Marketplace, Classic Car Show, and food vendors open
4:45 PM — Presentation of Colors & National Anthem
4:55 PM — Speeches
5:10 PM — Performance: The Coastman Chorus
5:25 PM — Speeches
5:40 PM — Announcements
5:45 PM — Performance: Belladiva
6:45 PM — Car Show Award Presentation
Boca Raton is recognized as a Purple Heart City, a designation honoring the sacrifices and service of military veterans who have received the Purple Heart for bravery and valor in the line of duty. The city joins a distinguished list of communities nationwide that formally recognize and support those who have been wounded or killed in service to their country.
Red, White & Boca is free and open to the public. For more information, including the Veterans Marketplace application, visit myboca.us/1467/Veterans-Day.
About the City of Boca Raton:
Boca Raton, the second-largest city in Palm Beach County, blends history and innovation through its Mediterranean Revival architecture — influenced by famed architect Addison Mizner — and a vibrant cultural scene featuring live concerts, international art exhibits and world-class museums. The city offers five miles of Atlantic coastline and 49 parks spanning 1,650 acres of recreational space. A hub for business and innovation, Boca Raton is home to more than 40 publicly traded corporate headquarters. With three nationally ranked universities, top-rated schools and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, Boca Raton is a dynamic, safe and educated community. Learn more at myboca.us.
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