OCTOBER 2026

27 Oct — Resilience: From Service to Strength. A morning of Inspiration, Connection and Hope. For First Responders and Veterans Space Coast Health Foundation 1100 Rockledge Blvd 0900-1200. MG Gregg Martin Keynote Speaker, Contact the SCHF to register. Space is limited.  

31 Oct — JROTC Raider Challenge Meet #2 at BVMC Park and Amphitheater. (0630-1230) 

 

NOVEMBER 2026

07 Nov — Annual St Francis Hospice 5K Run for Veterans at the new Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheater and Plaza 0730- 1130. Includes vendors, awards, veteran pinning as SFH raises funds for their “ We Honor Veterans Program “ throughout the County all year. Details and registration in September.

07 Nov — Third Annual Cape Canaveral Veterans Day Parade sponsored by VFW Post 10131. Starts and Ends near the Cape Canaveral City Hall at 1111 Hours until 1330. Includes music, vendors, food, and more. Sign ups and more information via VFW Post 10131 and the City of Cape Canaveral.

07 Nov — Second Annual VyStar MOACC Good Deeds Foundation Veterans Recognition Dinner 1700-2000 Fundraiser at the Melbourne Hilton Rialto as they recognize veteran organizations, projects and individuals who have made major contributions on the Space Coast 2025-26. Keynote Speaker is Rep Mike Haridopolos, with Clerk of Courts Rachel Sadoff as MC and Sheriff Wayne Ivey as Auctioneer. Sign up to sponsor tables or reserve seats at moaacc.org 

08 Nov — Home Stretch 9th Annual 5K sponsored by National Veterans Homeless Support in the Eau Gallie Arts District with the start at 0800 hours. Sign up at https://runsignup.com/homestretch5k

11 Nov — Veteran Day Events at BVMC and many other locations in the county. Details in October. 

13 Nov — NOTE: NEW DATE. Annual Marine Corps Ball at Space Coast Convention Center, Cape Canaveral 1700-2200 sponsored by Brevard Marine Corps League Chapter 513. Ceremony, dinner, silent auction, tradition, dancing and fun. Contact: mclbrevard513@gmail.com to sign up, pay and for more information. Tickets $60 each.

14 Nov — JROTC Raider Challenge Meet #3 for District Championship at BVMC Park and Amphitheater (0630-1300) NOTE: State Championships on 12 Dec.

14 Nov — The Support Committee at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery (501(c)3) will be having their annual Fall Fundraiser on November 14 at American Legion Post 1 in Titusville. Beginning at 5:30, dinner tickets are available at $25 per person; a 50/50 raffle and many raffle items will be available in a silent auction. With a DJ, the evening will be fun, tasty and entertaining while supporting the efforts to enhance ceremonies and education about Cape Canaveral National Cemetery For reservations and more information: saavik31324@yahoo.com

 

DECEMBER 2026

05 Dec — Annual Merritt Island Grand Illumination sponsored by CAMI and BVMC 1500- 2000 at BVMC Amphitheater Park and Plaza. More details in October. 

11-12 Dec— 2026 Superintendent’s Cup Brevard County JROTC Air Rifle Championships at Palm Bay jr/Sr Magnet High School Shooting Range Building 0800-1700 each day. This event is a qualifier for State Championships.

12 Dec —5th Annual Space Force T-minus 10 Miler Run at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. 0700-1100. This is a USSF Heritage Event which is open to the public and thus gives a rare glimpse into the historic area with run past 4 old launch sites. Runners and dozens of volunteers and sponsors needed. Learn more and register at https://runspaceforce.com

19 Dec. — Wreaths Across America Ceremony at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery and other Brevard locations. CCNC Friday, 18 Dec and Saturday, 19 Dec (1500-1730 and 0800 – 1030 for family and friends, 1030 – 1100 to lay wreaths and 1100-1130 for the Ceremony at the Flag Assembly Area. Contact waaccnc.org to donate wreaths and funds for the ceremony.

20 Dec — Wreaths Across America Pinecrest Cemetery Clearlake Rd, Cocoa 1400-1530). Special ceremony to honor veterans at that historic cemetery which includes the gravesite of Emory L Bennett, Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient KIA 1952, a native of Brevard County. Organized by the Space Coast Chapter Military Order of Purple Heart and Their Voice of Hope. Contact Dorothy Walsh <dwalshusa@gmail.com> to contribute wreaths, volunteer or for more information.

 

JANUARY 2027

23 Jan — JROTC Drill Meet #1 in VM Park with amphitheater stage for awards (0630-1230). 

30 Jan — JROTC Run and Shoot Event at Satellite HS 0800-1200. Includes Ruck Run and timed air rifle shooting for accuracy. -6-8 JROTC Teams expected for this unique Brevard County Event.

 

FEBRUARY 2027

06 Feb — JROTC Drill Meet #2 in Park with amphitheater

stage for awards (0630-1230). Also planned to overlap with 2027 Medal of Honor Event. Look for more details in December 2026.

27 Feb. — JROTC Drill Meet #3 District Championships in Park with amphitheater stage for awards (0630-1230).

 

MARCH 2027

13 Mar. — BVMC/SAR Last Naval Battle of the American Revolution (0800-1200) Amphitheater and Concessions area. Details in Dec, 2026.

 

APRIL 2027

16 Apr. — BVMC/BPS Space Coast Military Enlistment Ceremony at VMP Amphitheater (1400-1900).

 

MAY 2027

02 May — BVMC/Back Brevard Heroes — Hero Fest — Plaza and Park (0900-1500).