Veterans Day events in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Places around the Midlands are celebrating veterans in honor of Veterans Day.
For events around the Midlands, check out the list below.
City of Columbia:
The City of Columbia will hold the 48th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11 a.m. The parade will start at the intersection of Sumter Street and Laurel Street.
Kershaw County:
There will be a Veterans Day Breakfast which is sponsored by the Omegas of Kershaw County. It will be Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Larry Jeffers American Legion Post in Lugoff, and 458 Sandwood Drive.
Richland County:
Samaritan’s Feet is hosting a free sneakers event for veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Richland Two Global and Military Welcome Center on 8131 Brookfield Road in Columbia.
Registration is required for the event.
University of South Carolina is hosting a Veterans Day lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Student veterans are invited to go by the Veterans and Military Services office between 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to grab lunch in honor of Veterans Day while supplies last.
Sumter County:
A Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will be held in Sumter County on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The parade starts at 10 a.m., and the ceremony begins at 11 a.m.
The parade will move down Main Street, and the ceremony will take place on the front lawn of the courthouse 141, N. Main Street in Sumter.
Calhoun County:
There will be a Veterans Day celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 11. from 11 a.m. at the John Ford Community Center on 304 Agnes Street in St. Matthews.
