The Veterans Day parade begins on Monday, Nov. 11 at Nancy’s Restaurant in Oak Bluffs at 10:45 a.m. The route then continues to Ocean Park for a ceremony and then over to the VFW Post 9261 for refreshments.

Earlier in the day, at 7:30 a.m., members of American Legion Post 257 will place flags along the Avenue of Flags in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven. For those wishing to help out, be at the cemetery at 7:15 a.m. to put up the flags and at 2:45 p.m. to take the flags down.

The Steamship Authority will also be offering free passage to all military personnel on Nov. 11 who have a valid military ID. Free passage does not include vehicles.

For those wishing to make a donation to the Veterans Assistance Fund, checks can be sent to American Legion Post 257, P.O. Box 257, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.