Veteran’s Day Celebration

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Join us for Veteran stories and honoring our local heroes.

After the ceremony until 3:00 PM, stick around for an afternoon of free family activities: laser tag, tug-of-war, obstacle course bounce houses, and live music.

Explore the Veteran’s Resource Fair sponsored by BHE Renewables.

 

Veterans Day celebration on Nov 11 at Philip Marx Central Park, Tehachapi, with activities, food, and a resource fair. Free for veterans!
Date: November 11, 2026
Ceremony: 11:11 AM
Veterans Resource Fair and Family Activities Immediately following Ceremony - Until 3:00pm
Location: Philip Marx Central Park, at Mojave and “E” St, Downtown Tehachapi 
A group of older men in military-style vests and berets, standing in a park with a gazebo in the background.
A group of people in vests stand outdoors in a semi-circle, one holding a folded flag, in front of houses.
A group of people in vests and berets, with some saluting while one holds a folded flag.
Two men in vests and hats salute outdoors, with patches and flags on their vests. Other people and trees in the background.
Two men in military-themed attire conversing outdoors, one wearing a vest with patches and another in a blue t-shirt honoring veterans.
Three people in decorated vests are saluting outdoors, with a few others in the background.
A line of vehicles with American flags, parked on a road surrounded by trees and mountains.
Two airplanes in a blue sky; one trails smoke, one flies above, with branches visible on the left.
A small airplane flying in a bright blue sky, trailing a line of white smoke. Tree branches are visible in the corner.
Two small airplanes flying in blue sky, one with a smoke trail.
Outdoor band performance with musicians playing percussion instruments in a park, surrounded by an audience.
A band performs outdoors, with musicians playing instruments, sheet music displayed, and an audience in the background.
A school band playing instruments outdoors, seated on chairs with music stands, under trees with autumn foliage.
Outdoor band performance with a conductor, musicians, and an audience seated and standing among trees in a park setting.
Concert ensemble outdoors, person playing xylophone, seated musicians with sheet music.
A seated band of musicians in uniform performs outdoors with various instruments like trumpets and clarinets.
A group of musicians in black shirts playing trumpets outdoors with sheet music visible.
A uniformed person speaks at a podium adorned with floral wreaths.
A military officer in uniform speaks at a podium with colorful wreaths, holding a microphone.
A person in a military uniform speaks at a podium in a decorated gazebo, with people standing and listening.
A group of musicians in black attire play brass and woodwind instruments outdoors, seated on folding chairs on grass.
Two people playing laser tag; one aiming a laser gun, wearing a beanie and sunglasses.
People at a booth with American flags, donation signs, and festive items; a child holding a patriotic bag.
People gathered around a "Welcome Veterans" booth with American flags displayed, possibly at an event honoring veterans.
Child kneeling with toy gun, hiding behind an inflatable barrier in a park.
Kids playing laser tag outdoors with inflatable barriers.
Three men in military uniforms at an outdoor event, one holding a rifle.
Two people holding an American flag during a gathering, with onlookers in the background.
Veterans in uniform holding rifles stand in formation at a public event, surrounded by other attendees.
Two men in uniform, wearing hats with badges, stand outdoors holding rifles, viewed from the back.
Person speaking at a podium adorned with patriotic wreaths, holding a microphone, in an outdoor setting.
Two people on stage at a patriotic event, one singing into a microphone, the other with hand over heart, surrounded by a crowd.
A group of older men in military-style vests and berets, standing in a park with a gazebo in the background.
A group of people in vests stand outdoors in a semi-circle, one holding a folded flag, in front of houses.
A group of people in vests and berets, with some saluting while one holds a folded flag.
Two men in vests and hats salute outdoors, with patches and flags on their vests. Other people and trees in the background.
Two men in military-themed attire conversing outdoors, one wearing a vest with patches and another in a blue t-shirt honoring veterans.
Three people in decorated vests are saluting outdoors, with a few others in the background.
A line of vehicles with American flags, parked on a road surrounded by trees and mountains.
Two airplanes in a blue sky; one trails smoke, one flies above, with branches visible on the left.
A small airplane flying in a bright blue sky, trailing a line of white smoke. Tree branches are visible in the corner.
Two small airplanes flying in blue sky, one with a smoke trail.
Outdoor band performance with musicians playing percussion instruments in a park, surrounded by an audience.
A band performs outdoors, with musicians playing instruments, sheet music displayed, and an audience in the background.
A school band playing instruments outdoors, seated on chairs with music stands, under trees with autumn foliage.
Outdoor band performance with a conductor, musicians, and an audience seated and standing among trees in a park setting.
Concert ensemble outdoors, person playing xylophone, seated musicians with sheet music.
A seated band of musicians in uniform performs outdoors with various instruments like trumpets and clarinets.
A group of musicians in black shirts playing trumpets outdoors with sheet music visible.
A uniformed person speaks at a podium adorned with floral wreaths.
A military officer in uniform speaks at a podium with colorful wreaths, holding a microphone.
A person in a military uniform speaks at a podium in a decorated gazebo, with people standing and listening.
A group of musicians in black attire play brass and woodwind instruments outdoors, seated on folding chairs on grass.
Two people playing laser tag; one aiming a laser gun, wearing a beanie and sunglasses.
People at a booth with American flags, donation signs, and festive items; a child holding a patriotic bag.
People gathered around a "Welcome Veterans" booth with American flags displayed, possibly at an event honoring veterans.
Child kneeling with toy gun, hiding behind an inflatable barrier in a park.
Kids playing laser tag outdoors with inflatable barriers.
Three men in military uniforms at an outdoor event, one holding a rifle.
Two people holding an American flag during a gathering, with onlookers in the background.
Veterans in uniform holding rifles stand in formation at a public event, surrounded by other attendees.
Two men in uniform, wearing hats with badges, stand outdoors holding rifles, viewed from the back.
Person speaking at a podium adorned with patriotic wreaths, holding a microphone, in an outdoor setting.
Two people on stage at a patriotic event, one singing into a microphone, the other with hand over heart, surrounded by a crowd.
image of TVRPD activity
Outdoor gathering with people around a stone monument, benches, trees, and tents under a cloudy sky.
A group of people gathered in a park with American flags, possibly at a civic or commemorative event.
A group of people, including a man in a veterans cap, raise the American flag at a solemn outdoor gathering.
People gathered in a park, some in military uniforms, others in casual attire, with trees and a clear sky.
Outdoor gathering with people around a stone monument, American flag at half-mast, under a blue sky with clouds.
A Kern County utility truck parked on a sunny residential street.
A military truck with two soldiers and an American flag, parked in a lot with trees and cars in the background.
A gathering in a park with people lined up near a stone monument, surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A group of law enforcement officers stands in a park during a community event featuring flags and attendees in the background.
A firetruck with two firefighters inside, labeled "KERN COUNTY" and "ENGINE CO. 12", parked under a blue sky with trees.
image of TVRPD activity
Outdoor community event with people seated on the grass near a gazebo, tents, and standing individuals. Some wear red jackets with logos.
image of TVRPD activity
A police vehicle with officers standing nearby.
A Kern County fire truck with firefighters inside, parked under a clear sky.
image of TVRPD activity
A Tehachapi police SUV with officers and a vintage motorcycle on a sunny street.
Outdoor gathering with people sitting on chairs, near a gazebo in a park.
A person standing near a flagpole with a folded flag, facing a crowd by a stone monument, perhaps in a ceremonial gathering.
A gathering occurs at a gazebo with people seated, banners displayed, and a speaker addressing the audience in an outdoor setting.
Group of people gathered in an outdoor setting, possibly at an event, with trees and a stone monument.
A military truck with an American flag and two individuals in uniform on a residential street.
Color guard marching on a street under a clear blue sky, with onlookers and a patrol car nearby.
A military truck with personnel and an American flag on a residential street.
A pickup with American flags and a trailer, possibly in a parade, with text supporting veterans and blue ribbons.
Military personnel marching in a parade with flags, observed by a uniformed officer, in a residential area.
Two individuals carrying a sign across a suburban street under a clear blue sky.
A color guard procession with flags on a tree-lined street, with a clear sky overhead.
A pickup truck with flags and a "Thank You Veterans" sign in a parade, with a person waving.
Color guard marching on a street with flags, under a sunny sky with trees and mountains in the background.
Group of people walking outside, some carrying flags, with a clear sky and vehicles in the background.
People walking outside on a sunny day, some with hockey sticks, near residential buildings with trees and a clear blue sky.
A decorated military vehicle with flags in a parade, with bystanders watching from the sidewalk.
image of TVRPD activity
People walking in a sunny street with flags, likely in a community event or parade.
Military-style vehicle with U.S. flags and patriotic decorations, possibly in a parade, with people seated inside and behind.
A military vehicle with flags and passengers waving, likely part of a parade.
Three people walking across a street with official vehicles, including a red SUV marked with a logo.
A parade with military vehicles and people waving, adorned with American flags and decorations.
Military vehicle with American flags and patriotic decorations, carrying people, likely part of a parade or event.
Tree-lined street, police car, people, and a horse-mounted patrol.
Three people riding in a vintage military jeep with "Military Police" markings.
Vintage military jeep on a street with a person behind the wheel; suburban setting with houses and a tree.
Two people riding in an old military jeep labeled "U.S.M.C." on a street.
Yellow vintage car with passengers and a waving American flag, driving in a residential area.
A yellow vintage car with passengers waving and holding an American flag, likely in a parade.
A yellow vintage car with people waving an American flag, driving in a sunny residential area.
A red classic convertible car with a person in the back holding an American flag, driving through a neighborhood.
A dog is poking its head out of an olive green, classic VW Beetle with a peace sign on the door.
A vintage green Volkswagen Beetle with a peace symbol, a dog peeking out of a window, and a person in the background.
A dog peeking out of a military-style Volkswagen Beetle parked on a sunny street.
A dog poking its head out of a green, retro Volkswagen Beetle with a peace symbol on the door.
A parade with vintage vehicles, including a yellow car and military jeeps, under trees and a blue sky.
A red SUV with a logo, people in military/veteran attire, and a residential neighborhood with trees under a clear sky.
Red fire department vehicles and personnel in a sunny parking lot, with trees and a blue sky.
A parked USAF EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) vehicle with a caution tape barrier.
Red classic convertible with a flag and a person standing in the back, suburban setting with houses and trees under a blue sky.
Military personnel in uniform and a civilian with a helmet walking on a street.
Three people walking, one in military uniform, one in a pilot's outfit, and one in a firefighter's gear.
Group of people in martial arts attire holding a banner, walking through a street, residential area, trees and blue sky.
Group of people marching with a 'Wrestling Club' banner on a sunny day, houses and trees in the background.
A group of people with red and black attire, probably a sports team, walking across a street carrying a banner.
A USAF EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) vehicle with caution tape around it.
Red fire department vehicles in a parking lot with trees and a clear sky.
Outdoor gathering with military personnel, veterans in vests, and seated spectators, possibly at a public event or ceremony.
Vintage turquoise car with a waving person inside.
A vintage turquoise Chevrolet with a person waving from the window, parked on a street with autumn trees and a clear sky.
Two people on an ATV with flags and a banner in a street parade.
A turquoise vintage car driving on a street with people inside, in front of suburban houses.
A vintage turquoise car with a person inside waving, parked on a suburban street.
Vintage truck with people, green garbage truck in the background, sunny day, trees and a building.
An ATV with two riders carrying the US flag and Marine Corps flag, with a sign: "The Cost of Freedom Is Written on the Wall."
A person driving a custom hot rod with an American flag on a sunny day.
A cow being led by a person across a parking lot with houses and hills in the background.
A vintage black truck with passengers, a person nearby, autumn trees, a tractor with flags, and a suburban setting.
A vintage truck with passengers, a man by the side, people with flags on vehicles, autumn trees, and a clear sky.
People walking large dogs on a street with houses and a mountain backdrop under a blue sky.
A vintage-style orange hot rod with a large American flag, driving on a street in a residential area.
Outdoor community event with tents, people, autumn trees, and a person with a bicycle.
Outdoor gathering in a park with people, tents, trees, and a photographer.
Two people walking a yak on a suburban street.
Tree-lined street with parked pickup trucks under a clear blue sky.
A black trailer with "5150 DIESELZ" branding, attached to a pickup truck with American flags, parked under a tree.
Outdoor event with people, food stalls, and autumn trees.
A canopy with a banner at an outdoor event, people at a table with pamphlets, and a tree with autumn leaves.
Group of people with two large animals (possibly llamas or alpacas) and a cart filled with wool, outdoors under a tree.
Outdoor event with a tent, people, a US flag, tables with items, and autumn trees.
A cow on a street with people, wheelbarrow, and houses against a backdrop of hills.
Outdoor gathering with people, tents, and autumn trees.
A row of parked trucks with American flags on a sunny day, alongside trees and a clear blue sky.
An outdoor gathering with people around vendor tents, trees with autumn leaves, and a clear blue sky.
Outdoor event with people near a gazebo and rows of chairs in a park setting.
People gathering at a park with trees, some seated, others standing, with mountains in the background.
A gazebo with military branch seals and officers; people attend an event in a park setting.
A group of people and uniformed officers gathered in a park with trees and a bench under a clear sky.
Outdoor event with police officers and attendees in a park-like setting, some in uniform, with trees and blue sky.
Food truck with logo, people, an American flag, and motorcycles beneath trees on a sunny day.
A gazebo with military personnel and emblems, with an audience seated and standing in front.
An American flag at half-mast, a saluting individual, and a group of people gathered outdoors, possibly at a ceremony.
Outdoor area with inflatable camo barricades and props for a paintball or laser tag game set up in a grassy park.
Outdoor gathering with people seated on chairs, American flag, trees, speaker's podium, and a clear sky.
The image shows a crowd gathered at a park, with people saluting a flagpole displaying the American flag and a memorial stone.
People gathered around a gazebo in a park with chairs and event banners.
Outdoor gathering in a park with people sitting on chairs and grass near a gazebo.
American flag at half-mast, saluting individuals, crowd gathered, possibly a remembrance or veteran event.
image of TVRPD activity
Outdoor gathering with people around a stone monument, benches, trees, and tents under a cloudy sky.
A group of people gathered in a park with American flags, possibly at a civic or commemorative event.
A group of people, including a man in a veterans cap, raise the American flag at a solemn outdoor gathering.
People gathered in a park, some in military uniforms, others in casual attire, with trees and a clear sky.
Outdoor gathering with people around a stone monument, American flag at half-mast, under a blue sky with clouds.
A Kern County utility truck parked on a sunny residential street.
A military truck with two soldiers and an American flag, parked in a lot with trees and cars in the background.
A gathering in a park with people lined up near a stone monument, surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A group of law enforcement officers stands in a park during a community event featuring flags and attendees in the background.
A firetruck with two firefighters inside, labeled "KERN COUNTY" and "ENGINE CO. 12", parked under a blue sky with trees.
image of TVRPD activity
Outdoor community event with people seated on the grass near a gazebo, tents, and standing individuals. Some wear red jackets with logos.
image of TVRPD activity
A police vehicle with officers standing nearby.
A Kern County fire truck with firefighters inside, parked under a clear sky.
image of TVRPD activity
A Tehachapi police SUV with officers and a vintage motorcycle on a sunny street.
Outdoor gathering with people sitting on chairs, near a gazebo in a park.
A person standing near a flagpole with a folded flag, facing a crowd by a stone monument, perhaps in a ceremonial gathering.
A gathering occurs at a gazebo with people seated, banners displayed, and a speaker addressing the audience in an outdoor setting.
Group of people gathered in an outdoor setting, possibly at an event, with trees and a stone monument.
A military truck with an American flag and two individuals in uniform on a residential street.
Color guard marching on a street under a clear blue sky, with onlookers and a patrol car nearby.
A military truck with personnel and an American flag on a residential street.
A pickup with American flags and a trailer, possibly in a parade, with text supporting veterans and blue ribbons.
Military personnel marching in a parade with flags, observed by a uniformed officer, in a residential area.
Two individuals carrying a sign across a suburban street under a clear blue sky.
A color guard procession with flags on a tree-lined street, with a clear sky overhead.
A pickup truck with flags and a "Thank You Veterans" sign in a parade, with a person waving.
Color guard marching on a street with flags, under a sunny sky with trees and mountains in the background.
Group of people walking outside, some carrying flags, with a clear sky and vehicles in the background.
People walking outside on a sunny day, some with hockey sticks, near residential buildings with trees and a clear blue sky.
A decorated military vehicle with flags in a parade, with bystanders watching from the sidewalk.
image of TVRPD activity
People walking in a sunny street with flags, likely in a community event or parade.
Military-style vehicle with U.S. flags and patriotic decorations, possibly in a parade, with people seated inside and behind.
A military vehicle with flags and passengers waving, likely part of a parade.
Three people walking across a street with official vehicles, including a red SUV marked with a logo.
A parade with military vehicles and people waving, adorned with American flags and decorations.
Military vehicle with American flags and patriotic decorations, carrying people, likely part of a parade or event.
Tree-lined street, police car, people, and a horse-mounted patrol.
Three people riding in a vintage military jeep with "Military Police" markings.
Vintage military jeep on a street with a person behind the wheel; suburban setting with houses and a tree.
Two people riding in an old military jeep labeled "U.S.M.C." on a street.
Yellow vintage car with passengers and a waving American flag, driving in a residential area.
A yellow vintage car with passengers waving and holding an American flag, likely in a parade.
A yellow vintage car with people waving an American flag, driving in a sunny residential area.
A red classic convertible car with a person in the back holding an American flag, driving through a neighborhood.
A dog is poking its head out of an olive green, classic VW Beetle with a peace sign on the door.
A vintage green Volkswagen Beetle with a peace symbol, a dog peeking out of a window, and a person in the background.
A dog peeking out of a military-style Volkswagen Beetle parked on a sunny street.
A dog poking its head out of a green, retro Volkswagen Beetle with a peace symbol on the door.
A parade with vintage vehicles, including a yellow car and military jeeps, under trees and a blue sky.
A red SUV with a logo, people in military/veteran attire, and a residential neighborhood with trees under a clear sky.
Red fire department vehicles and personnel in a sunny parking lot, with trees and a blue sky.
A parked USAF EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) vehicle with a caution tape barrier.
Red classic convertible with a flag and a person standing in the back, suburban setting with houses and trees under a blue sky.
Military personnel in uniform and a civilian with a helmet walking on a street.
Three people walking, one in military uniform, one in a pilot's outfit, and one in a firefighter's gear.
Group of people in martial arts attire holding a banner, walking through a street, residential area, trees and blue sky.
Group of people marching with a 'Wrestling Club' banner on a sunny day, houses and trees in the background.
A group of people with red and black attire, probably a sports team, walking across a street carrying a banner.
A USAF EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) vehicle with caution tape around it.
Red fire department vehicles in a parking lot with trees and a clear sky.
Outdoor gathering with military personnel, veterans in vests, and seated spectators, possibly at a public event or ceremony.
Vintage turquoise car with a waving person inside.
A vintage turquoise Chevrolet with a person waving from the window, parked on a street with autumn trees and a clear sky.
Two people on an ATV with flags and a banner in a street parade.
A turquoise vintage car driving on a street with people inside, in front of suburban houses.
A vintage turquoise car with a person inside waving, parked on a suburban street.
Vintage truck with people, green garbage truck in the background, sunny day, trees and a building.
An ATV with two riders carrying the US flag and Marine Corps flag, with a sign: "The Cost of Freedom Is Written on the Wall."
A person driving a custom hot rod with an American flag on a sunny day.
A cow being led by a person across a parking lot with houses and hills in the background.
A vintage black truck with passengers, a person nearby, autumn trees, a tractor with flags, and a suburban setting.
A vintage truck with passengers, a man by the side, people with flags on vehicles, autumn trees, and a clear sky.
People walking large dogs on a street with houses and a mountain backdrop under a blue sky.
A vintage-style orange hot rod with a large American flag, driving on a street in a residential area.
Outdoor community event with tents, people, autumn trees, and a person with a bicycle.
Outdoor gathering in a park with people, tents, trees, and a photographer.
Two people walking a yak on a suburban street.
Tree-lined street with parked pickup trucks under a clear blue sky.
A black trailer with "5150 DIESELZ" branding, attached to a pickup truck with American flags, parked under a tree.
Outdoor event with people, food stalls, and autumn trees.
A canopy with a banner at an outdoor event, people at a table with pamphlets, and a tree with autumn leaves.
Group of people with two large animals (possibly llamas or alpacas) and a cart filled with wool, outdoors under a tree.
Outdoor event with a tent, people, a US flag, tables with items, and autumn trees.
A cow on a street with people, wheelbarrow, and houses against a backdrop of hills.
Outdoor gathering with people, tents, and autumn trees.
A row of parked trucks with American flags on a sunny day, alongside trees and a clear blue sky.
An outdoor gathering with people around vendor tents, trees with autumn leaves, and a clear blue sky.
Outdoor event with people near a gazebo and rows of chairs in a park setting.
People gathering at a park with trees, some seated, others standing, with mountains in the background.
A gazebo with military branch seals and officers; people attend an event in a park setting.
A group of people and uniformed officers gathered in a park with trees and a bench under a clear sky.
Outdoor event with police officers and attendees in a park-like setting, some in uniform, with trees and blue sky.
Food truck with logo, people, an American flag, and motorcycles beneath trees on a sunny day.
A gazebo with military personnel and emblems, with an audience seated and standing in front.
An American flag at half-mast, a saluting individual, and a group of people gathered outdoors, possibly at a ceremony.
Outdoor area with inflatable camo barricades and props for a paintball or laser tag game set up in a grassy park.
Outdoor gathering with people seated on chairs, American flag, trees, speaker's podium, and a clear sky.
The image shows a crowd gathered at a park, with people saluting a flagpole displaying the American flag and a memorial stone.
People gathered around a gazebo in a park with chairs and event banners.
Outdoor gathering in a park with people sitting on chairs and grass near a gazebo.
American flag at half-mast, saluting individuals, crowd gathered, possibly a remembrance or veteran event.

 

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