Cary Announces Veterans Day Holiday Schedule and Community Observance on November 11

• Cary Town Hall and most staffed facilities will close on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. GoCary fixed routes will follow a regular service schedule, and Door to Door will operate on Tier I service only.
• Curbside collection will be delayed by one day for households that receive collection on Wednesdays and Thursdays for the week of Nov. 9; Monday and Tuesday collection routes remain unaffected.
• Cary will honor the nation's veterans with a Veterans Day Observance on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon at Veterans Freedom Park. The Cary Arts Center and Downtown Cary Park fountain will also shine green Nov. 4-11 in recognition of Operation Green Light.

CARY, NC - Cary will adjust some services and facility operations on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Cary Town Hall, community centers, staffed recreation and cultural arts facilities, and the Citizen's Convenience Center will be closed on Veterans Day. GoCary fixed routes will operate as usual, while Door to Door service will be limited to Tier I service only.

Downtown Cary Park Guest Services, The Bark Bar, and Market 317 will maintain normal operating hours, as will Cary Tennis Park and Stevens Nature Center. Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve will remain open from 9 a.m. until sunset. Residents are encouraged to check individual facility webpages for the latest hours and service information.

Curbside solid waste collection will be delayed by one day for households with Wednesday and Thursday collection routes during the week of Nov. 9. Monday and Tuesday collection routes will operate on their regular schedule. Residents can check their adjusted collection schedule at carync.gov/carycollects.

The community is invited to join Cary in honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during Cary's Veterans Day Observance on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to noon at Veterans Freedom Park. On-site parking at the park is limited, and attendees are encouraged to use the Park & Ride shuttle service. Shuttles will operate from two locations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reedy Creek Magnet Middle School, 930 Reedy Creek Rd., which offers hundreds of spaces for general public parking; and Cary Academy, 1500 N. Harrison Ave., which has approximately 40 ADA-accessible spaces. Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for parking and shuttle transportation. The event will take place rain or shine; lawn chairs are recommended, as on-site seating is limited.

Operation Green Light

From Nov. 4 through Nov. 11, Cary is participating in Operation Green Light, a nationwide collaborative effort to support military veterans, by illuminating the front of the Cary Arts Center and the fountain at Downtown Cary Park green. Residents and businesses are also encouraged to participate.

For more information on the town's holiday operations, visit carync.gov/holidayschedule, and be sure to follow Cary's social media accounts for the latest news and updates.

Primary Contacts

If you have specific questions, visit carync.gov/311, dial 311 anywhere in Cary, (919) 469-4000 outside Town limits, or email [email protected].

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