Gateway Arch National Park is forever grateful to our nation’s veterans for their bravery and sacrifice. Whether it’s with a virtual concert or parade, a visit to a local museum or a Tram Ride to the Top of the Gateway Arch, there are several in-person and at-home programs happening throughout St. Louis to honor veterans this Veterans Day, November 11.

NPS Fee-Free Day
November 11, all day
Gateway Arch National Park

NPS has designated Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11 a fee-free day, in which the entrance fee at all NPS sites is waived. Additionally, beginning on November 11 and every day thereafter, all U.S. armed service veterans and Gold Star dependents can gain free entrance to all Department of the Interior managed parks, lands and waters. At Gateway Arch National Park, the $3 entrance fee included in each adult Tram Ride to the Top ticket and Documentary Movie ticket is waived. Visit www.gatewayarch.com/buy-tickets/ to purchase your Tram Ride to the Top tickets or to reserve your free Arch entry tickets.

Salute to Veterans
November 11, 1 p.m.
Streaming online at www.ArchPark.org and www.facebook.com/GatewayArchPark

Join the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, National Park Service and Scott Credit Union for a free, online Salute to Veterans program on November 11 at 1 p.m., featuring a patriotic performance by the Airlifter Brass quintet of the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America. Veterans who work at Gateway Arch National Park will be highlighted throughout the online performance, which will stream on the Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s website and Facebook page.

37^th Annual Veterans Day Parade
November 11, 12 p.m.
Streaming online at https://mohistory.org/events/37th-annual-veterans-day-parade-virtual

The Soldiers Memorial Military Museum and the City of St. Louis have honored veterans with a downtown parade and ceremony at Soldiers Memorial for the past 36 years. Although the events can’t happen in person this year, the festivities will go on with a virtual parade that celebrates the brave individuals who have protected our freedoms.

In addition, guests who would like to visit Soldiers Memorial Military Museum can reserve free timed tickets online.

Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk
November 7 – 21

The St. Patrick Center’s Veterans Day 5K race is going virtual! A virtual race is one in which participants can run or walk from any location of their choosing – on the road, in a park, on a trail or on a treadmill – and time themselves. With proceeds going to the St. Patrick Center, which offers comprehensive housing, employment and other support services for veterans struggling with poverty, homelessness and behavioral health issues, this virtual race aims to honor our nation’s heroes and end veteran homelessness. Register online by November 7 and run/walk and report your results for one mile, a 5K or a half marathon by November 21.