Stories, songs and salutes: Aurora celebrates local heroes at annual Veterans Salute

Posted on 10/20/2025

The city of Aurora’s annual Veterans Salute is back for 2025. This year’s event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, 13200 E. 14th Place.

The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with a warm coffee reception where guests can connect with veterans, families, sponsors and community members. At 11:30 a.m., doors open for the main program featuring a patriotic luncheon, live entertainment and a moving tribute ceremony honoring all who have served.

This year’s featured performers, Victory Three, will bring the spirit of the 1940s to life with a lively swing-dance jazz performance. The program will also include heartfelt stories from local veterans, a performance by the Mission Viejo Elementary School Choir and a formal recognition ceremony for veterans representing every branch of the U.S. military.

Tickets are $15 per person and are available for purchase through Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Join us as we come together to celebrate courage, service, and community.
For tickets and event details, visit AuroraGov.org/Salute.


Win a pair of tickets to Veterans Salute!*



*Contest is open to all ages. Only one entry per person will be accepted. One person will be randomly selected to win a pair of tickets to Aurora's 2025 Veterans Salute ($30 Value). No cash alternative is available. When a prize becomes unavailable for any reason, the promoter reserves the right to substitute that prize for a prize of equal or higher value. Contest entry is from Monday, Oct. 20 to Sunday, Oct. 26. The winner will be announced by Wednesday, Oct. 29 via the email provided in the sign-up form. If a winner is not heard from within three business days a new winner will be selected.