Veterans Day activities planned in Howell County
Published 4:24 pm Friday, November 6, 2026
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Several events are planned to recognize and honor veterans across Howell County:
WILLOW SPRINGS
Chamber of Commerce parade
The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce will host a Veterans Day parade at 10 a.m. today to honor the men and women who have served the country.
High school breakfast and assembly
Willow Springs High School will host a Veterans Breakfast from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Bears Den. A Veterans Day assembly will follow from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Munford Gymnasium.
American Legion program
American Legion Post 384 will host a Veterans Day program honoring all past and present veterans at 11 a.m. Nov. 11. The event will take place at the American Legion Hall, 1021 N. Walnut St., and lunch will be served.
WEST PLAINS
Musical salute to veterans
The Missouri State University-West Plains University Community Band will present “A Musical Salute to our Veterans” at 7 p.m. Monday in the West Plains Civic Center theater. The band will perform a program of patriotic songs while recognizing veterans and their respective branches of service.
The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, email RockyLong@MissouriState.edu or call 417-255-7291.
Veterans Day parade and luncheon
The West Plains Veterans Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday to honor all who served in the U.S. military. Hosted by the American Legion, the parade will start at the armory and People’s Park — located at the intersection of Porter Wagoner Boulevard and Broadway — and will end at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.
A free luncheon for veterans and their families will follow at the civic center. To sign up to participate in the parade, or for more information, call Phil Vance at 417-255-5909.
Senior center lunch
The West Plains Senior Center, located at 416 E. Main St., will host a Veterans Day lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. The meal is open to all veterans.
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary dinner
The Ladies Auxiliary of AMVETS Post 98 will host a Veterans Day celebration on Wednesday at the post, located at 1852 County Road 6070. A free meal will be served starting at 5 p.m., featuring creamy Tuscan chicken over rice, garlic bread, a garden salad and a brownie.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Veterans breakfast
A free veterans breakfast will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Mtn. View Community Center. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Viandel Vineyard, the meal will include biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and sausage. The breakfast is free for veterans and their spouses.
Liberty High School program
Liberty High School will host a Veterans Day program at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, with doors opening at 10 a.m. The event will feature music and student-led tributes. Lunch, sponsored by Simmons Bank, will be provided for veterans and their guests following the program. For more information, call 417-934-2020.
Spaghetti dinner
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 3009, 1503 N. Y Highway, will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The dinner is free for veterans and their families.
