Miami, FL
Veterans Day 2025 events in South Florida: When and where ceremonies are happening in Miami and Broward
Cities across Broward and Miami-Dade counties will pay tribute to military veterans with a series of ceremonies, barbecues and community gatherings on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Events will include speeches, color guard presentations, live entertainment and moments of reflection to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Each city’s event is free and open to the public, offering residents an opportunity to come together in gratitude for those who have served in defense of the country.
Below is a list of Veterans Day events, organized alphabetically by city:
Coral Springs
Veterans Day Ceremony
- Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs, FL 33065
- Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 | 10:45 a.m.
The Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs and the City of Coral Springs will host their annual ceremony honoring service members. Seating begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the call to order at 10:45 a.m. In case of rain, the event will move indoors to the Coral Springs Gymnasium at 2501 Coral Springs Drive.
Davie
Veterans Day Ceremony
- Davie Veterans Park, 5750 SW 39th St., Davie, FL 33314
- Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 | 10 a.m.
The Town of Davie invites residents to celebrate and remember the brave men and women who served in the Armed Forces. For more information, call 954-797-1181.
Fort Lauderdale
Veterans Day Ceremony
- Sandy Nininger Statue along Riverwalk, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 | 11 a.m.
The City of Fort Lauderdale’s annual ceremony will pay tribute to service members and veterans, honoring their dedication and sacrifice.
Hollywood
Centennial Celebration: Veterans Day Barbecue
- TY Park, Corporate Pavilion #12, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood, FL 33021
- Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Hollywood’s mayor and city commissioners will host a Veterans Day barbecue featuring traditional fare, live music, entertainment by “Pirate Larry,” a banner plane flyover and a veterans recognition ceremony. Veterans must present valid military ID, veteran driver’s license or DD-214. Admission is free for veterans and one guest; others will pay the park’s $1.50 gate fee. Attendance is capped at 400.
Hialeah
Veterans Day Ceremony
- Senator Roberto Casas Park, 290 Palm Ave., Hialeah, FL 33010
- Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
The City of Hialeah will host a ceremony to honor the courage and sacrifice of men and women who have defended the nation.
Lauderdale Lakes
Veterans Day Brunch
- Educational and Cultural Center, 3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
- Friday, Nov. 8, 2025 | 10 a.m.
The City of Lauderdale Lakes’ Military Affairs Board presents its annual brunch honoring all who have served, with guest speaker Sgt. Lester Johnson of the U.S. Army. The event’s theme is “Together We Stand, Divided We Fall.”
Miami Springs
Veterans Day Celebration
- War Memorial at Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs, FL
- Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 | 9 a.m.
Hosted by the City of Miami Springs Parks and Recreation Department, this annual celebration will include tributes to veterans and appearances by local officials.
Miramar
Veterans Day Ceremony
- Veterans Memorial Park, 6405 Arbor Dr., Miramar, FL 33023
- Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 | 11 a.m.
The City of Miramar will host a ceremony featuring guest speakers, an Honor Guard presentation of the colors, and refreshments. Registration is available at MiramarVeteransDay2025.eventbrite.com.
North Miami Beach
Veterans Day Ceremony
- Corporal B. Hinson Park for Fallen War Heroes, 160th St. and NE 14th Ave., North Miami Beach, FL 33162
- Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 | 10 a.m.
The City of North Miami Beach will commemorate Veterans Day with a ceremony recognizing fallen heroes and honoring all who served.
Pembroke Pines
Veterans Day Ceremony
- Charles F. Dodge City Center Memorial Park, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
- Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 | 12 p.m.
The City of Pembroke Pines invites the public to its annual ceremony to honor veterans’ service and sacrifice.
Weston
11th Annual Veterans Day Salute and Breakfast
- Bonaventure Town Center Club, 16690 Saddle Club Rd., Weston, FL 33326
- Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 | 8:30–11 a.m.
The YMCA of South Florida and the City of Weston will host a Veterans Day breakfast featuring keynote speaker Robert O’Neill, retired Navy SEAL and decorated combat veteran. The event honors veterans for their bravery and dedication to the nation.
New details are emerging in the death of a woman whose body was found on Hollywood Beach the day after Christmas.
Police say 56‑year‑old Heather Asendorf was discovered by a passerby. People who frequent the beach say she was a familiar sight at the bandshell near Margaritaville, where she danced most nights in brightly lit shoes.
Harrison, a frequent visitor who did not want to give his last name, said he saw her nearly every day.
“She was very friendly, polite. She loved to dance,” he said.
Suspect arrested four days later
Four days after she was found, Hollywood police arrested 28‑year‑old Brandon McCray and charged him with sexual battery, kidnapping, and battery by strangulation.
McCray was taken into custody at a Hollywood motel off Federal Highway. His permanent address is listed in Coconut Creek, where no one answered the door when approached for comment about his arrest.
Police are still working to determine how Asendorf’s path crossed with McCray’s.
Tributes pour in from friends
Tributes for Asendorf are pouring in, especially from the annual State College Townie Reunion community in central Pennsylvania, where she had deep roots.
Among the messages shared:
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“A beautiful friend forever in our hearts.”
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“Unforgettable. A sweet soul.”
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“I still can’t wrap my mind around this one. She was so amazing.”
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“One of our shining stars has left the stage.”
Investigation remains active
Hollywood police say their investigation is ongoing, and McCray could face additional charges as detectives continue to piece together what happened.
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Mississippi football’s Nick Cull avoided an ejection during the College Football Playoff Fiesta Bowl semifinal on Thursday, Jan. 8.
As Malachi Toney reeled in a catch from Carson Beck at the Miami 49 in the first quarter, he was hit by Cull in a helmet-to-helmet collision. Right away, the officials flagged Cull for targeting, with both Toney and Cull staying down on the field with an injury.
After officials reviewed the play, the call on the field was overturned, as the officials determined that Cull did not launch and the collision seemed to be incidental. Replay assistant Matt Austin concurred with the call on the field.
The play had a major impact on the game as well. If the call had been upheld, Miami would have had the ball at the Ole Miss 34-yard line with a chance to expand its 3-0 lead. However, a few plays later, the Hurricanes were forced to punt from the 49-yard line.
On the first play of the second quarter, Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacey scored on a 73-yard run to give the Rebels a 7-3 lead.
Because he was not called for targeting, Cull was not ejected from the game, which means Ole Miss will have him for the remainder of the game, if he can clear the concussion protocol. He was in the tent following the play.
Cull has 15 total tackles and three pass deflections this season for the Rebels.
Meanwhile, Toney went to the medical tent briefly for the Hurricanes, but returned to the game.
A crash involving an unmarked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle was reported in Northwest Miami-Dade on Thursday morning, and the morning commute was impacted as a result.
Few details have been released, but the crash was reported in the area of Northwest 79th street and Interstate 95.
Video from the scene showed that the vehicles had heavy damage.
The sheriff’s office said the crash also involved a civilian vehicle, and no injuries were reported.
No other information was released.
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