Callaway sets 32nd Veterans Day celebration for Nov. 11, plus free movie night Nov. 6
The city of Callaway, in Bay County, Florida, will hold its 32nd Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 11 without a parade, and the Bay County Sheriff's Office hosts a free movie night on Nov. 6.
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Callaway, in Bay County, Florida, will hold its 32nd annual Veterans Day celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Callaway Recreational Complex, 500 Callaway Parkway, according to a city notice posted Nov. 3. The same notice announces a free movie night on Friday, Nov. 6.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Day Celebration | Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Callaway Recreational Complex, 500 Callaway Parkway |
| Callaway Movie Night (movie: Cars) | Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 | 6 p.m. | 500 Callaway Parkway, beside the Arts & Conference Center |
What is on the Veterans Day program?
The city lists these activities:
- Live music by the Bay Wind Band, 10 a.m. to noon
- Live music by Jimbo Thornton, noon to 2 p.m.
- Bay County Sheriff’s Office helicopter static display
- Free hot dogs and refreshments
- Family activities, including a bubble station and face painting
- OneBlood blood drive
- Callaway Fire Department agility course
The notice ends its list with “And more!” but does not name any other activities.
Will Callaway hold a Veterans Day parade?
No. The city says it cannot hold its traditional Veterans Day parade this year because of ongoing construction on Cherry Street. The city says the event will still honor veterans with the activities listed above.
Is the Callaway movie night on Nov. 6 free?
Yes. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office hosts the movie night on Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. beside the Arts & Conference Center at 500 Callaway Parkway. The movie is Cars. Entry, hot dogs, chips, drinks, popcorn and candy are free. Attendees should bring chairs or blankets. The city published a flyer for the event, linked in the sources below.
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Questions and answers
- When is Callaway's Veterans Day celebration in 2026?
- Callaway's 32nd annual Veterans Day celebration is Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Callaway Recreational Complex, 500 Callaway Parkway, according to a city notice posted Nov. 3, 2026.
- Will Callaway have a Veterans Day parade in 2026?
- No. The City of Callaway says it cannot hold its traditional Veterans Day parade this year because of ongoing construction on Cherry Street.
- Is the Callaway movie night on Nov. 6, 2026 free?
- Yes. The Bay County Sheriff's Office hosts the movie night on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at 6 p.m. at 500 Callaway Parkway. The movie is Cars, and entry, hot dogs, chips, drinks, popcorn and candy are free, according to the city's notice.
