Diversity Calendar
The DEIA Communications team keeps a calendar of upcoming diversity awareness months and days recognized either nationally or internationally due to their cultural, historical, or religious significance.
Month-Long Events
Date-Specific Events
- Friday, November 3: Panama's Independence Day from Colombia
- Friday, November 10: Marine Corps Birthday
- Saturday, November 11: Veterans Day
- Sunday, November 11: Diwali
- Monday, November 13 – Sunday, November 19: Transgender Awareness Week
- Monday, November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Thursday, November 23: National Day of Mourning
- Saturday, November 25 – Sunday, November 26: Day of the Covenant (Baháʼí Religion)
- Monday, November 27 – Tuesday, November 28: Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha (Baháʼí Religion)
- Tuesday, November 28: Panama's Independence Day from Spain
Additional Awareness Events this Month
- Native American Heritage Month
- Diwali Celebration
- Veterans Day Program
Upcoming Local Veterans Day Events
Operation Flags for Vets – Flag Placement
Saturday, November 4, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bourne National Cemetery, Bourne, MA
The opening ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. sharp. There is no sign up for this event. All are welcome. After the ceremony, those who attend will place flags on 78,000 graves of our heroes. You can also attend the flag removal event, which will be held on Sunday, November 12 at 9:00 a.m. This annual event was founded and is sponsored by the SFC Jared C Monti Charitable Foundation.
Boston Veterans Parade
Saturday, November 4, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Parade starts at Boston Public Library
The Parade will begin at Boston Public Library located on Boylston Street and marching to the corner of Park and Tremont St and end at 1 City Hall Plaza. This is a new and exciting parade designed to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families, as well as a thank you to all who continue to serve. The parade is free and open to the public.
West Springfield Veterans Day Parade
Saturday, November 11, 10:00 a.m.
Parade starts at Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish
West Springfield Veterans’ Services will honor Veterans with their annual parade, which will start at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish at 10:00 a.m. A ceremony will follow at 11:00 a.m. in front of Town Hall. The parade is free and open to the public.
Honoring the Veterans Powwow
Saturday, November 11, 10:00 a.m.
Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Mashantucket, CT
The Honoring the Veterans Powwow unites and honors Native and non-Native Americans who have bravely served side by side in the U.S. Armed Forces for more than 200 years. Drawing nearly 1,000 veterans, active-duty service members, families and members each year, attendees will be immersed in breathtaking performances, dazzling regalia and traditional music as 100 dancers and drummers compete inside the soaring, two-story, glass-encased Gathering Space. Purchase Mashantucket Pequot Museum admission tickets for November 11 prior to the event.