Veterans day Celebration
Monday, September 7, 2026
American Heros Celebration
In honor of our Veterans, the Nebraska State Fair will be hosting various activities on Monday, September 7. Join us for our special Veterans Program located at the Heartland Events Center at 10:30 a.m. We will also have a special Celebration Parade dedicated to Veterans starting at 1:00 p.m, and a special music performance by former USO airforce band member Jimmy Weber both during the program, as well as on the Earl May Stage at 3:00 p.m. Come out and help us pay tribute to those who have fought for our freedom!Â
We thank all of our veterans for serving to make our country peaceful, strong, and free!
VETERANS GET IN FREE WITH MILITARY ID ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
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Program Schedule
Program Host – Ed Meedel
Posting of the Colors – United Veterans Club Honor Guard of Grand Island, NE
National Anthem – Jimmy Weber
Pledge of Allegiance – Ed Meedel
Invocation – GIPD Chaplain
POW / MIA Empty Chair Recognition – Ed Meedel
Moment of Silence to Remember Our Fallen – Ed Meedel
Passing of The Flag Ceremony – Nation of Patriots
Keynote Speaker – Astronaut Clayton Anderson
Salute to Service Honoree Awards – 4-H
Armed Forces Medley and Short Musical Program – Jimmy Weber
Announcements – Ed Meedel
Benediction – GIPD Chaplain
Retire the Colors – United Veterans Club Honor Guard of Grand Island, NE
OTher Veterans Day Events
All Day: Army National Guard Helicopter Display (weather permitting) – West Parking Lot
All Day: Veterans Art Display – Nebraska Building
All Day: Nebraska Remember Our Fallen Display – Nebraska Building
All Day: Quilts of Valor Display – 4-H/FFA Fieldhouse
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Veterans Resource Fair – Big Iron Events Center
10:30 AM: Veterans Day Program – Big Iron Events Center
1:00 PM: Salute to our Veterans Celebration Parade with Skydivers
3:00 PM: Jimmy Weber – Earl May Fair Center Stage
