City Holiday observed - Administrative Offices Closed

City offices are closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

When a holiday occurs on Saturday or Sunday, government offices typically observe that holiday on either the Friday or Monday closest to the holiday but this can vary.

About Veterans Day

Veterans Day recognizes U.S. veterans for their service and sacrifice on behalf of their country.

It began in the aftermath of World War I. Although "The Great War" technically ended with the Treaty of Versailles, the fighting stopped seven months earlier when the Allied nations and Germany agreed to a truce that took effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Thus, Nov. 11, 1918, became known as "Armistice Day."

A year later, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed 1919 would be the first annual commemoration of the armistice, saying it should be a day of reflections filled with "solemn pride" in the heroism of the country's service members. In 1954, Congress changed the name to Veterans Day, making sure it honored all American veterans – not just those who served in WWI.

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