Monday is Veterans Day and there are a number of events taking place throughout the city of Rochester and beyond to honor active and former U.S. service members.

In Brockport, a flag raising is taking place at 1 p.m. at the Seymour Library. 

The town of Brighton is holding a ceremony of its own at 2 p.m. at the Brighton Veterans Memorial in Buckland Park.

Both events are free and open to the public.

In observance of Veterans Day, Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, Rochester Public Libraries, Rochester Animal Services and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services administrative office building will be closed for the day.

Refuse and recyclable collection will remain on schedule.