Veterans Day celebrations are held across the four state area.

 That's the sound of names being read at the Veterans Square Memorial Tribute Saturday morning at Riverside Park in Independence. The ceremony was part of a day of celebration and honoring the service of veterans in Independence. Cities across the area marked the holiday with parades, ceremonies, and live music events. Many area merchants offered free products and services in honor of Veterans Day.

The day was originally known as Armistice Day and marked the end of the first World War. In 1954, it was changed to Veterans Day with the help of US Representative Edward Rees of Emporia.