Published on October 22, 2026
The City of St. Charles will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at Fire Station No. 1, 112 N. Riverside Ave., in St. Charles. The public is invited to attend and join the community in honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
The indoor ceremony will include the national anthem, an invocation, remarks, a gun salute and a performance of Taps.
“Veterans Day is a time to honor the courage, commitment and contributions of all who serve and have served in our nation’s armed forces,” said Mayor Clint Hull. “I encourage the St. Charles community to join us in recognizing their dedication and expressing our gratitude for their service to our country.”
The City of St. Charles is proud to support veterans in the community and its workforce. In 2025, 12.5% of the City’s new hires had military experience. Currently, the City employs 30 veterans, reservists and active-duty service members. The City also has consistently earned a Gold Medallion through the U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Medallion Program, which recognizes employers for their commitment to recruiting, employing and retaining veterans.
The Veterans Day Ceremony is free and open to the public. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free public parking is available in the Municipal Building north lot.
For more information about the ceremony, contact event coordinator LTC (Ret.) Mark Powell at 630-329-6444.