Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, November 11 in 2026, and the confirmed gatherings around Star, Idaho stretch across the two weeks around it. Star's own tradition, the Veterans Day Potato Feed, comes first on Friday, November 6, followed by the Idaho Veterans Parade in downtown Boise and the Eagle Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, November 14. All of these are free and open to the public, and each one is worth confirming with its organizer before you go.
Star's Veterans Day Potato Feed, Friday November 6
Star's annual free community meal honoring veterans returns on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Liberty Hall at Freedom Park, 960 S. Main St. This is the first year the feed is held in Star's new community gathering space, which opened earlier this month; past years were hosted at LifeSpring Christian Church on N. Star Rd. Veterans eat free and a donation is suggested for others, with guest speakers and music. Confirm the start time and exact lineup with the City of Star as the date approaches.
The Idaho Veterans Parade, Saturday November 14
The Idaho Veterans Parade is the largest veterans parade in the state, and the 2026 edition carries the theme "United in Service: 1776 to 2026," marking 250 years of American military service. Opening ceremonies on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, followed by a roughly hour-long loop through downtown Boise. It is organized entirely by volunteers and takes about 25 to 35 minutes to reach from Star by car.
Eagle Veterans Breakfast, Saturday November 14
The same morning, the City of Eagle hosts its annual Veterans Breakfast at the Eagle Senior Center, 312 E. State St, from 8 to 10 a.m. It honors all who served and their families and is free and open to the public, a short drive from Star. The parade and breakfast are on the same day, so you can make a full morning of it.
Why it matters if you are considering Star
A community that fills two weeks around Veterans Day with a town meal, a valley-wide parade, and a city breakfast tells you how its neighbors show up. If you are touring 11555 W Pathview St, the Potato Feed at Liberty Hall is a five-minute drive from the front door, and it is a good way to meet the town. Dates and details can change, so confirm each event with the City of Star or the organizer before you head out.