Sandy Springs' free 17th Veterans Day Tribute is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Byers Theatre. Plus Roswell's ceremony, Veterans Park and what is open.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the City of Sandy Springs’ Veterans Day Tribute page and each organizer’s own page, linked below.

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Sandy Springs marks it with the city’s free 17th annual Veterans Day Tribute at 11:30 a.m. in the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way. City Hall and Fulton County Schools stay open; federal offices close.

Updated Oct. 19: the city has named Vietnam veteran Tommy Clack as the keynote speaker and published the program.

Who to call

  • City of Sandy Springs: 770-730-5600 (24 hours)
  • Performing Arts Center box office: 770-206-2022
  • Veterans Park tribute pavers and benches: Sandy Springs Foundation
  • Emergency: 911

The Sandy Springs tribute
Date Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Time 11:30 a.m.; the city’s calendar lists it to 12:30 p.m.
Place Byers Theatre, Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way
Cost Free and open to the public

The city calls the tribute a program “honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans,” and invites everyone to attend, according to its Veterans Day Tribute page.

The city published the 2026 program on Oct. 15, in its announcement. The keynote speaker is Tommy Clack, a decorated Vietnam veteran and longtime public servant. The program includes:

  • the North Springs High School JROTC Color Guard
  • patriotic music from the Sandy Springs Middle School Choir
  • bagpipes
  • a tribute to veterans by service branch

Parking. The Performing Arts Center’s underground deck uses 5 Galambos Way as its GPS address, the center says. Our City Springs guide covers parking around the district.

Veterans Park, 6205 Roswell Road

The city’s park for remembering local veterans sits on the parcel between Roswell Road, Johnson Ferry Road and Mount Vernon Highway, a short walk from City Springs. It has fountains and a place to reflect on and commemorate the community’s veterans, according to the city’s Veterans Park page. The Sandy Springs Foundation takes reservations for tribute pavers and benches in the park.

Nearby: Roswell

The City of Roswell holds its Veterans Day ceremony at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., about eight miles north, on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Veterans and guests arrive from 8:30 a.m., the honor walk starts at 9:15 a.m. and the ceremony at 9:30 a.m. It is free and open to the public, according to the city’s event listing. Roswell city facilities are closed that day.

What is open and closed

Who Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Sandy Springs City Hall Open; not a city holiday
Fulton County Schools Classes in session
Federal offices Closed (federal holiday)
City of Roswell facilities Closed
Fulton County Library System Check its 2026 holiday closing calendar (PDF)

Sources: the city’s 2026 holiday schedule (PDF), the Fulton County Schools 2026-27 calendar (PDF), the Office of Personnel Management holiday list and Roswell’s closure notice.

Trash pickup

Sandy Springs has no city trash service, and each private hauler sets its own holiday schedule. The city lists approved residential haulers on its garbage and recycling page; our trash and recycling guide has the details.

Road work

Lane closures that could slow a drive to City Springs are on our road construction and closures page.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Sandy Springs Veterans Day ceremony in 2026? The city’s 17th annual Veterans Day Tribute is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way. It is free and open to the public.

Is Sandy Springs City Hall open on Veterans Day? Yes. Veterans Day is not on the city’s 2026 holiday schedule, so City Hall keeps its normal hours on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Federal offices are closed for the federal holiday.

Is there school on Veterans Day in Sandy Springs? Yes. Fulton County Schools’ 2026-27 calendar does not list Nov. 11 as a holiday. The district’s next days off are Thanksgiving week, Nov. 23-27.

Is there another Veterans Day ceremony near Sandy Springs? Roswell holds its ceremony at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., on Wednesday, Nov. 11: veterans arrive from 8:30 a.m., the honor walk is at 9:15 a.m. and the ceremony at 9:30 a.m. It is free.

What this means for you

  • The Sandy Springs tribute is midday on a workday; allow time to park under City Springs.
  • Children have school on Nov. 11.
  • Roswell’s ceremony starts earlier, at 8:30 a.m., about eight miles north.