As America approaches its 250th birthday, Ephrata will honor the millions who have defended our freedom with the annual Veterans Day Luminary Trail on Monday, November 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Winters Leadership Memorial along the Winters Memorial Trail.
This year marks a special milestone as Wreaths Across America joins the ceremony for the first time, offering attendees a new way to honor veterans throughout the holiday season.
Over 500 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.
"As we commemorate 250 years of American freedom, there's no better time to honor those who have protected it," said Joy Ashley, Executive Director of Mainspring of Ephrata.
The tribute begins at sunset and is free and open to all, inviting visitors to walk through the illuminated trail in remembrance and gratitude.
Event Highlights
The event features several meaningful additions to enhance the experience:
• Hogs & Heroes Foundation PA2 Chapter presenting a patriotic
flag line
• Patriotic music provided by Roger Fitzwater and Woodcrest
Audio
• Fulton Elementary School students placing mini flags along the
trail
• Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company displaying a large American Flag
via ladder truck
• Local Boy Scouts assisting with luminary placement
• Refreshments available from Griddle & Grind Cafe & Creperie
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
bGlzYSB8IG1haW5zcHJpbmdvZmVwaHJhdGEgISBvcmc= 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!
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