# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Veterans Day Luminary Trail 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Ephrata will honor the millions who have defended our freedom with the annual Veterans Day Luminary Trail on Monday, November 11, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Winters Leadership Memorial along the Winters Memorial Trail.

Nearly 400 luminaries will illuminate the Veterans Plaza and Winters Memorial Trail, honoring the more than 41 million Americans who have served in the U.S. Military. Since 2014, this moving tribute has become one of Ephrata's most cherished community events.

The tribute begins at sunset and is free and open to all, inviting visitors to walk through the illuminated trail in remembrance and gratitude.

The event will feature several meaningful additions to enhance the experience. More details to come. 

To sponsor a luminary, you can donate at the event, visit the Mainspring of Ephrata office (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.), or donate online:
https://form.jotform.com/MainspringofEphrata/veterans-plaza-donation

Want to honor a veteran in a lasting way? Order a personalized Veterans brick to be placed at the Winters Leadership Memorial Plaza, email lisa@mainspringofephrata.org for an order form or online at:
https://form.jotform.com/223063586153051
All bricks placed at the memorial automatically receive a luminary bag every year!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ephrata/veterans-day-luminary-trail-2026/200030595982231
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, nonprofit, veterans-day
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ephrata
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Winters Leadership Memorial
- **lat**: 40.176450999905
- **long**: -76.18053227663
- **full address**: Winters Leadership Memorial, 225 Railroad Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522-2327, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Veterans Day Luminary Trail 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7efb8457cdfb503e3c60efa7a3cc864e6f41d2aa17f900ad31d60d269060442e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1787942775

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Veterans Day Luminary Trail 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Veterans Day Luminary Trail 2026 takes place on Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Winters Leadership Memorial, 225 Railroad Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522-2327, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Veterans Day Luminary Trail 2026?
  - **A:** Veterans Day Luminary Trail 2026 is organized by Mainspring of Ephrata.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Mainspring of Ephrata's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Mainspring of Ephrata a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Mainspring of Ephrata has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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