Honoring Our Heroes: Veterans Day Parades Across America

In a nation that proudly salutes its heroes, Veterans Day stands as an enduring tribute to the brave souls who have selflessly served their country. The annual Veterans Day parades that take place across America serve as poignant reminders of the unwavering commitment and sacrifices made by these remarkable individuals. Join us as we explore the heartwarming celebrations and ceremonies that pay homage to the veterans who have given their all for the land of the free and the home of the brave.

A Patriotic Outpouring of Gratitude

Every year, on the 11th of November, communities across the United States come together to honor and express their gratitude to the nation’s veterans. These parades are a vivid display of patriotic fervor and provide an opportunity for Americans to show their unwavering support for those who have served in the armed forces.

The Heart of the Celebration: Parade Highlights

Veterans Day parades are a grand spectacle of colors, camaraderie, and pride. Here are some of the key highlights of these heartwarming events:

Marching in UnityThe parades typically feature a diverse array of participants, including veterans themselves, active-duty military personnel, and various patriotic organizations. Their synchronized march through city streets is a visual representation of unity and solidarity.
Saluting Our VeteransAlong the parade route, spectators line the streets to offer their heartfelt thanks. Applause, cheers, and waving American flags are common sights, creating an electric atmosphere of appreciation.
Waving Flags of FreedomThe sight of American flags is ubiquitous during these parades. From small hand-held flags to massive banners carried by veterans, the red, white, and blue are proudly displayed as a symbol of freedom and democracy.
Musical TributesMarching bands and musical ensembles are a vital part of the parades, filling the air with patriotic melodies. These musical tributes add an emotional layer to the event, tugging at the heartstrings of all in attendance.
Vintage Military VehiclesVeterans Day parades often include a display of vintage military vehicles, which offer a historical perspective on the nation’s military heritage. These well-preserved vehicles are a nod to the past and a source of fascination for onlookers.

Transitioning to a Grateful Future

These parades are more than just a one-day event; they hold a deep significance. They serve as a reminder of the importance of supporting veterans not just on Veterans Day but throughout the year. Transition words such as “furthermore,” “in addition,” and “likewise” underscore the enduring commitment to our heroes. Also, check out the listing of free Veterans Day meals and other offers.

Parades Available Across the Country

Alabama

Nov. 3, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT: Annual Women Veterans Day Program – Tuskegee, AL (VA Event)

Nov. 4, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day at Cullman Airport – Cullman County, AL

Nov. 5, 2023, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT: Salute to Veterans – Vestavia Hills, AL

Nov. 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT: Veteran Mobile Food Pantry – Montgomery, AL (VA Event)

Nov. 9, 2023, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Tree Planting – Birmingham, AL

Nov. 10, 2023, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Commission – Mobile Bay, AL

Nov. 10, 2023, 4:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Celebration and Parade of Flags – Mobile, AL

Nov. 11, 2023, 8:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Celebration and Parade – Northport, AL

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Program – Tuscaloosa, AL

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony – Priceville, AL

Nov. 11, 2023, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. CT: 76th National Veterans Day Parade – Birmingham, AL

Nov. 11, 2023, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Anniston, AL

Nov. 12, 2023, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT: Community Brass Band Concert – Tuskegee, AL (VA Event)

Alaska

Nov. 10, 2023, 1:00 p.m. AKT: Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony – Sitka, AK (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 1:00 p.m. AKT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Fort Richardson, AK (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. AKT: Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, Anchorage (VA Event)

Arizona

Nov. 4, 2023, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. MT: Salute to Service – Buckeye, AZ

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT: Veteran’s Day Parade – Prescott, AZ

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MT: Veterans Day Parade – Phoenix, AZ

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MT: East Valley Veterans Parade – Mesa, AZ

Nov. 11, 2023, 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. MT: Veterans Day Ceremony & Car Show – Gilbert, AZ

Nov. 11, 2023, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. MT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Chandler, AZ

Nov. 11, 2023, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. MT: Veterans Day Tribute Festival – Goodyear, AZ

Nov. 17- 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MT: 5th Annual Tribal Veterans Symposium – Flagstaff, AZ (VA Event) Northern Arizona VA Health Care System

Nov. 17, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MT: 10th Anniversary Veterans and Family Resource Fair – Safford, AZ

Arkansas

Nov. 9, 2023, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT: UCA Veterans Day Event – Conway, AR

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade, Ceremony, and Lunch – West Memphis, AR

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Downtown Jonesboro, Arkansas

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Fort Smith, AR

Nov. 18, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT: Veterans Appreciation Day – Eureka Springs, AK

California

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. PT: Veterans Day Celebration – Shasta Lake, CA

Nov. 7, 2023, 10:00 a.m. PT: Veteran Appreciation Event – San Francisco, CA (VA EVENT)

Nov. 7, 2023, 1:00 p.m. PT: Hoptel Veteran Appreciation Event – San Francisco, CA (VA EVENT)

Nov. 8, 2023, 1:00 p.m. PT: Veteran BBQ and Coat Giveaway Event – San Francisco, CA (VA EVENT)

Nov. 9, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Appreciation Event – San Francisco, CA (VA EVENT)

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. PT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Mather, CA (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST: Veterans Celebration Parade and Festival – Jurupa Valley, CA

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony – Beaumont, CA

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Ceremony – San Marcos, CA

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. PT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Chino, CA

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Ceremony: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War -La Jolla, CA

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Ceremony – San Bruno, CA (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Riverside, CA (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. PT: Veteran Appreciation Event: Coat Giveaway – San Francisco, CA (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 2:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Parade – Merced, CA

Nov. 11, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Ceremony – San Diego, CA (VA Event)

Nov. 12, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Parade – San Diego, CA

Nov. 13, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PT: In-N-Out Burger Truck Event – Los Angeles, CA (VA Event)

Nov. 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PT: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Hosts Veterans Barbecue – Los Angeles, CA (VA Event)

Nov. 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT: South LA Veterans Block Party and Car Show – Los Angeles, CA (VA Event) VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Colorado

Nov. 3, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MT: Resilience and Wellness Summit – Colorado Springs, CO

Nov. 3, 2023, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. MT: Soldiers’ Angels Military and Veteran Food Distribution – Denver, CO (VA Event)

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. MT: Veterans Day Parde – Denver, CO

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. MT: Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade – Colorado Springs, CO

Nov. 8, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. MT: Veterans Benefits Seminar – Denver, CO

Nov. 10, 2023 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. MT: Veterans Day Celebration – Erie, CO

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:35 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MT: Veteran Day Parade and Festival – Denver, CO

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:11 a.m. MT: Loveland Veterans Day Parade – Loveland, CO

Nov. 11, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MT: Veterans Day Concert – Parker, CO

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT: Veterans Day Event – Colorado Springs, CO (VA Event)

Connecticut

Nov. 5, 2023, 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast – Windham, CT

Nov. 10, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Celebration – Weston, CT

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – New Haven, CT

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade | Enfield, CT

Nov. 28, 2023, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. ET: Veteran Coffee and Book Talk – Bristol, CT

District of Columbia

Nov. 1, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET: VHA Innovation Experience (iEX) 2023

Nov. 9-12, 2023, 9:00 a.m. ET: National Veterans Day Ceremony – Washington, DC

Nov. 10, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Celebration – Washington, DC

Nov. 10, 2023, 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET: National Museum of American Jewish Military History – Washington, DC

Nov. 10-12, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day national outreach – Washington, DC

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET: National Veterans Day Field Show – Washington, DC

Nov. 11, 2023, 1:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony at The Wall – Washington, DC

Nov. 11, 2023, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET: Concert With U.S. Navy Band – Washington, DC

Nov. 11, 2023, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET: Korean War Ceremony/Wreath Presentation – Washington, DC

Nov. 11, 2023, 4:00 p.m. ET: Concert at Washington National Cathedral – Washington, DC

Nov. 12, 2023, 12:00 p.m. ET: National Veterans Parade – Washington, DC

Delaware

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Newark, DE

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day FREE admission to Hagley Museum & Library – Wilmington, DE

Nov. 12, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Lewes, DE

Florida

Nov. 3, 2023, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET: 2023 Veterans Appreciation Dinner – Miami, FL

Nov. 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Skipper Sailboat Rides – Jensen Beach, FL

Nov. 10, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET: 2023 Veterans Day Ceremony – Ocala, FL

Nov. 10, 2023, 11:10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: 2023 Veterans Hometown Heroes – Bartow, FL

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: Veteran’s Day Ceremony – Wilton Manors, FL

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Atlantic Beach, FL

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Boynton Beach, FL

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Largo, FL

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: DCCCA23 and Mission BBQ 4th Annual Veteran’s Day Event – Jacksonville, FL

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse – Ponce Inlet, FL

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Celebration – Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade and Celebration – Orlando, FL

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Sarasota, FL (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: Bay Pines VAHCS Veterans Day Ceremony

Nov. 11, 2023, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day – Boca Raton, FL

Nov. 16, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Help Group – Harvest for Heroes – Clearwater, FL

Georgia

Nov. 2, 2023, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Appreciation Event – Atlanta, GA

Nov. 3, 2023, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Appreciation Event – Atlanta, GA

Nov. 4, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Appreciation Celebration – Marietta, GA

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Expo – Atlanta, GA

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:30 a.m. ET: 2023 Georgia Veterans Day Observance Ceremony – Atlanta, GA

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET: 2023 Georgia Veterans Day Parade – Atlanta, GA

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Program – Dublin, GA

Hawaii

Nov. 4, 2023, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. HT: Veterans Benefits Seminar – Honolulu, HI

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. HT: Veterans Day at Waimea Valley – Haleiwa, HI

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. HT: Veterans Day Parade – Wahiawa, HI

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. HT: Veterans Day Ceremony 2023 “Warriors of the Pacific”, Honolulu

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. HT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Honolulu, HI (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. HT: Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony Onboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial – Honolulu, HI

Idaho

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. MT: Veterans Parade – Boise, ID

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT: Veterans Day Parade – Nampa, ID

Nov. 4, 2023, 11:00 a.m. MT: Veterans Day Parade – Pocatello, ID

Nov. 5, 2023, 8:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT: Veterans Breakfast – Nampa, ID

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MT: Veterans Day Parade – Lewiston, ID

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. MT: Veterans Day Celebration – Caldwell, ID

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Keokuk, IA (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 4:00 p.m. CT: War & Remembrance Veterans Day Tribute – Cedar Rapids, IA

Nov. 12, 2023, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. CT: A Salute to Veterans – Malvern, IA

Kansas

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT: Last Roll Call Ceremony of Remembrance – Wichita, KS. (VA Event) The Chaplain Service of the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center

Nov. 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Celebration – Overland Park, KS

Nov. 11, 2023, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Breakfast – Emporia, KS

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:30 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Emporia, KS

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Commemoration – Wichita, KS

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT: Veteran’s Day Parade – Topeka, KS

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT: Wichita Veterans Day Parade – Wichita, KS.

Kentucky

Nov. 4, 2023, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET: Third Annual Gala Honoring Women Veterans – Lexington, KY

Nov. 5, 2023, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Lebanon, KY (VA Event)

Nov. 8, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Benefits Seminar – Hopkinsville, KY

Nov. 11, 2023, 6:15 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Celebration – Paducah, KY

Nov. 11, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Breakfast – Crab Orchard, KY

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Parade – Bowling Green, KY

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Celebration – Lexington, KY

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Nicholasville, KY (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade and Celebration – Louisville, KY

Louisiana

Nov. 2, 2023, 11:30 a.m. CT: Veterans Luncheon – Hammond, LA

Nov. 3, 2023, 11:30 a.m. CT: Flag Placement – Keithville, LA

Nov. 4, 2023, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CT: Ninth Annual Community Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast – Kinder, LA

Nov. 4, 2023, 8:30 a.m. CT: Sixth Annual Veterans Day Event – Dubach, LA

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. CT: Flag Plaza Dedication – Breaux Bridge, LA

Nov. 4, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT: 6th Annual Delta Veterans’ Expo & Celebration – Monroe, LA

Nov. 5, 2023, 1:30 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Port Allen, LA

Nov. 7, 2023, 9:30 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Breakfast – Thibodaux, LA

Nov. 8, 2023, 1:30 p.m. CT: Veterans Field Day – Bossier City, LA

Nov. 8, 2023, 5:00 p.m. CT: Dear Sirs Film Louisiana Premiere by the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs – Baton Rouge, LA

Nov. 9, 2023, 9:30 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Program – Jennings, LA

Nov. 9, 2023, 10:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Program – Jackson, LA

Nov. 9, 2023, 10:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Celebration – Reserve, LA

Nov. 9, 2023, 10:30 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade and Fish Fry – Monroe, LA

Nov. 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m. CT: Committal Service for Unclaimed Veterans and Dedication of Blue Star Marker – Slidell, LA

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade and Celebration – Lafayette, LA

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT: Nov 9th Annual Veterans Day BBQ – Lake Charles, LA

Nov. 11, 2023, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony – New Iberia, LA

Nov. 11, 2023, 2:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Program – Natchitoches, LA

Nov. 12, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. CT: Veterans & Military Appreciation Day – Shreveport, LA

Nov. 12, 2023, 6:00 p.m. CT: Pelicans Veterans Appreciation Night – New Orleans, LA

Nov. 15, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT: School Certifying Officials Workshop: Dillard University – New Orleans, LA

Nov. 15, 2023, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT: GI Bill® Town Hall – New Orleans, LA

Nov. 15, 2023, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Benefits Fair – Dillard University, New Orleans, LA

Maine

Nov. 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET: Hire-A-Vet Campaign Hiring Event and Resource Fair – Auburn, ME

Nov. 9, 2023, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Harvest Luncheon – Kittery, ME

Nov. 11, 2023, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Augusta, ME (VA EVENT) Togus VA Medical Center

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast – Portland, ME

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony – Biddeford, ME

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Jonesboro, ME (VA EVENT)

Nov. 15, 2023, 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. ET: Coffee with Veterans – Lee, ME

Maryland

Nov. 3, 2023, 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Celebration – Greenbelt, MD

Nov. 5, 2023, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Downtown Brunswick, MD

Nov. 10, 2023, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Baltimore, MD

Nov. 10-11, 2023, 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Beer Bash – Baltimore, MD

Nov. 11, 2023, 8:30 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Rock Hall, MD

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade-Wreath Laying – Leonardtown, MD

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Observance – University Park, MD

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Observance – Gaithersburg, MD

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Rockville, MD

Nov. 18, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: Family Game Day with the Cohen Clinic – Silver Spring, MD

Massachusetts

Nov. 4, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Cruise to Georges Island – Long Wharf Boston, MA

Nov. 4, 2023, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Parade – Boston, MA

Nov. 5, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Bourne, MA (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day 2023 – Lexington, MA

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Fairhaven, MA

Nov. 11, 2023, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast & Parade – Worcester, MA

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 2 :00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony – North Andover, MA

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:30 a.m. to 12 :00 p.m. ET: Veterans’ Day Parade and Ceremony – Marshfield, MA

Nov. 11, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: FREE Veterans ONLY Soundbath – Brookline, MA

Michigan

Nov. 6 -10, 2023, TBD CT: Veterans Week 2023 at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Nov. 9, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Mobile Pantry – Escanaba, MI

Nov. 9, 2023, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. CT: Veteran’s Dinner – Imlay City, MI

Nov. 9, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT: Women’s Tea-Veteran’s Week Event – Battle Creek, MI

Nov. 11, 2023, 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. CT: Veterans Day: Lifting Spirits Balloon Flight – Battle Creek, MI (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony – Grand Rapids, MI

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Oakland Township, MI

Nov. 11, 2023, 8:00 a.m. CT: Armed Services Salute – Detroit, MI

Nov. 16, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT: Veteran & First Responder Turkey Give Away – Rockford, MI

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 to 12:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Augusta, MI

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Holly, MI (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony at the Fort Custer National Cemetery – Augusta, MI (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET: Veteran’s Day Concert at The Vault, Winter Hat and Gloves Donation Drive – Saginaw, MI

Minnesota

Nov. 9- 11, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CT: 25th Annual Veterans Day Observance – Willmar, MN

Nov. 9, 2023, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CT: Minnesota State University 2023 Veteran’s Day Celebration – Mankato, MN

Nov. 11, 2023, 8:30 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Program – Inver Grove Heights, MN

Nov. 13, 2023, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. CT: Golden Corral Military Appreciation Night – Maplewood & Maple Grove, MN

Nov. 15, 2023, 1:30 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Job Fair – Minneapolis, MN (VA Event)

Nov. 21, 2023, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CT: Lunch & Learn: Navigating Veterans Benefits – Minneapolis, MN

Mississippi

Nov. 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. CT: Veterans Benefits Seminar – Magee, MS

Nov. 9, 2023, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Jackson, MS

Nov. 10, 2023, 8:00 a.m. CT: Free Veterans Day Golf Tournament – Gautier, MS

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:30 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade and Memorial Service – Vicksburg, MS

Nov. 11, 2023, All day: Vicksburg National Military Park Fee Free Day Nov. 11 – Vicksburg, MS

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Pass Christian, MS

Nov. 11, 2023, TBD CT: Veterans Day Parade – D’Iberville, MS

Missouri

Nov. 5-10, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Village at Ballparks of America – Branson, MO

Nov. 5, 2023, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Celebration Show – Branson, MO

Nov. 9, 2023, 10:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Celebration – Jefferson City, MO

Nov. 9, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Benefits Seminar – St. Louis, MO

Nov. 10 –12, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Ceremony at the National WWI Museum and Memorial – Kansas City, MO

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:30 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Observance – St. Louis, MO

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Celebration – St. Charles, MO

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Program – Poplar Bluff, MO

Nov. 11, 2023, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Matinee – Lexington, MO

Montana

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:11 a.m. MT: Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony – Philipsburg, MT

Nebraska

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. CT: Heartland Museum Eleventh Hour Ceremony – Lexington, NE

Nov. 12, 2023, 2:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Lincoln, NE

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:05 to 11:40 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Bellevue, NE

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Luncheon – Omaha, NE

Nov. 11, 2023, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Concert – Omaha, NE

Nov. 16, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Benefits Seminar – Fremont, NE

Nevada

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. PT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Henderson, NV

Nov. 9, 2023, 7:00 p.m. PT: The Desert Winds In Concert Veterans Day Salute – Henderson, NV

Nov. 10, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT: Car Show & Barbecue – Las Vegas, NV (VA EVENT) VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System’s

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. PT: Veterans Day Parade – Virginia City, NV

Nov. 11, 2023, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Las Vegas, NV

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Parade – Las Vegas, NV

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. PT: Veterans Day Event – Mesquite, NV

New Hampshire

Nov. 1, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Benefits Seminar – Dover, NH

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Event at the Woodman Museum – Dover, NH

Nov. 5, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Memorial Walkway & Headstone Cleaning Event – Boscawen, NH

Nov. 9, 2023, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET: Place Flags for Veterans Day – Boscawen, NH

Nov. 10, 2023, 7:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Concert – Concord, NH

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day FREE Admission to the John Paul Jones Historic House Museum – Portsmouth, NH

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ET: Free Veterans Day Breakfast – Newton, NH

New Jersey

Nov. 4, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Villas, NJ

Nov. 10, 2023, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Appreciation Breakfast – Collingswood, NJ

Nov. 11, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Fair Lawn, NJ

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:45 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Toms River, NJ

Nov. 11 –12, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Weekend at Six Flags – Jackson Township, NJ

New Mexico

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MT: Veterans Day Car Show – Truth or Consequences, NM

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. MT: Veterans Day Parade – Las Cruces, NM

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. MT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Socorro, NM

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. MT: Veterans Day Parade – Rio Rancho, NM

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. MT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Socorro, NM

New York

Nov. 2, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET: 2023 Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS) Symposium – New York, NY

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – New York, NY

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:30 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Monroe County, NY

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:30 a.m. ET: Annual Field of Flags Salute to Veterans – Lake George, NY

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Celebration – Watkins Glen, NY

Nov. 11, 2023, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET: Black Veterans Project 5th Anniversary – New York, NY

North Carolina

Nov. 2, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Winston-Salem, NC

Nov. 3, 2023, 9:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Connections Event at PDQ – Winston-Salem, NC

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Winston -Salem, NC

Nov. 4, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony – Downtown Raleigh, NC

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Observance – Cary, NC

Nov. 11, 2023, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Festival – Charlotte, NC

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day 2023 Ride of Honor – Rocky Mount, NC

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. ET: 2023 Greensboro Honors Veterans Parade – Greensboro, NC

Ohio

Nov. 7, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET: FREE Veterans Day Train Ride – Akron Northside Station, OH

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Event & Expo – Canton, OH

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day at the Hayes Home and Museum – Fremont, OH

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum – Columbus, OH

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 to 2:00p.m. ET: Veterans Day Luncheon- Columbus, OH

Nov. 11, 2023, 2:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Beavercreek, OH

Nov. 11, 2023, TBD: Veterans Day Ceremony – Uniontown, OH

Oklahoma

Nov. 10, 2023, 11:00 a.m. CT: Tulsa Veterans Day Parade, Tulsa, OK

Nov. 12, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Celebration – Jennings, OK

Nov. 12, 2023, 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. CT: Norman Veterans Day Parade – Norman, OK

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. CT: 4th Annual BA Elks Veterans Day Parade, Broken Arrow, OK

Nov. 10, 2023, 10:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade, Midwest City Oklahoma

Oregon

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. PT: Veterans Day Parade – Albany, OR

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Ontario, OR

Nov. 4, 2023, 11:00 a.m. PT: Veterans Day Parade – Ontario, OR

Nov. 5, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Breakfast – Nampa, ID

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Celebration – Tillamook, OR

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. PT: Veterans Day Parade – Portland, OR

Pennsylvania

Nov. 4, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Huntingdon, PA

Nov. 10, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Media, PA

Nov. 11, 2023, 8:30 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony – Newtown Square, PA

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:30 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Pittsburgh, PA

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day at the Pennsylvania Military Museum – Boalsburg, PA,

Nov. 11, 2023, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Johnstown, PA

Rhode Island

Nov. 3-27, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET: Veteran Art Exhibit – Warwick, RI

Nov. 4, 2023, 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. ET: Salute to Veterans – Providence, RI

Nov. 11, 2023, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET: Annual Veterans Day Ceremony – Bristol, RI

Nov. 11, 2023, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Trustom Pond Duck Observation – South Kingstown, RI

Nov. 11, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Golf Tournament – Glocester, RI

South Carolina

Nov. 5, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Charleston, SC

Nov. 5, 2023, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET: Veteran’s Parade and Ceremony – Clemson, SC

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Watercolor Workshop Aboard the USS Yorktown – Mt. Pleasant, SC

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:30 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Fort Mill, SC

Nov. 11, 2023, 2:30 p.m. ET: Veteran’s Day Film Event – Blythewood, SC

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET: Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony – Myrtle Beach, SC

Tennessee

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Murfreesboro, TN (VA EVENT)

Nov. 10, 2023, 10:40 a.m. ET: 98th Veteran’s Day Parade – Knoxville, TN

Nov. 10, 2023, 11:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Downtown Franklin, TN

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Clarksville, TN

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Nolensville, TN

Texas

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT: Sisters in Service women Veterans wellness event – Weslaco, TX (VA Event) VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System

Nov. 5, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT: Fun with Phone Photography and Cyanotypes – Georgetown, TX

Nov. 9 2023, 11:00 am to 1:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Day celebration – Laredo, TX (VA Event) VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System

Nov. 9, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT: Hiring Red, White & You! Austin’s Largest Veterans Hiring Event

Nov. 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Dallas, TX

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Celebration – Houston, TX

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – San Antonio, TX

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Parade, Car Show and Cook Off – Roanoke, TX

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. CT: “Battle on the Bayou” Veteran’s Day Gumbo Cook Off – La Marque, TX

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. CT: Welcome Home: 16th Annual Veterans Day Event – Amarillo, TX (VA Event) The Amarillo VA Health Care System

Utah

Nov. 10, 2023, 11.00 a.m. MT: Veterans Day Ceremony at Southern Utah University – Salt Lake City, UT

Nov. 10, 2023, 5:00 to 8:20 p.m. MT: Pacific Island Veterans Day Dinner – Sandy, UT

Nov. 10, 2023, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. MT: For Heroes Proved: Veterans Day Celebration with Derik Klena and the BYU Wind Symphony – Provo, UT

Nov. 9, 2023, 7:00 p.m. MT: Riverton City’s annual Veterans Day Concert – Riverton, UT

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. MT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Draper, UT

Vermont

Nov. 12, 2023, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET: Vets Town Hall – Bradford, VT

Virginia

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: Storytelling Crash Course – Newport News, VA

Nov. 5, 2023, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Parade – Harrisonburg, VA

Nov. 7, 2023, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. ET: 757 Career Summit: Red, White, & Brew Social Mixer – Norfolk, VA

Nov. 8, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: 757 Career Summit: Panel Discussions, Resume Reviews, and Headshots – Norfolk, VA

Nov. 8, 2023, 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. ET: 757 Military Career Summit: Hiring Event – Norfolk, VA

Nov. 10, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Virginia War Memorial’s Annual Veterans Day Ceremony – Richmond, VA

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET: Celebrate Veterans Day – Mount Vernon, VA

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Procession – Fredericksburg, VA

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: National Veterans Day Ceremony – Arlington, VA (VA Event)

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Celebration – Triangle, VA

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET: Veterans Day Ceremony – Chesapeake, VA

Washington

Nov. 11, 2023, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Parade & Observance – Auburn, WA

Nov. 11, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT: Enjoy the Northwest Trek for FREE on Veterans Day – Eatonville, WA

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Parade – Burlington, WA

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Lynnwood, WA

Nov. 11 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT: 58th Annual Veterans Parade & Observance – Auburn, WA

Nov. 11 2023, 11:00 a.m. PT: 35th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade – Vancouver, WA

West Virginia

Nov. 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET: Community Veterans Breakfast And Stand Down – Beckley, WV

Nov. 8, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Stand Down – Charleston, West Virginia

Nov. 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: Caregiver & Family Resource Fair – Beckley, WV (VA Event)

Nov. 9, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: Southern West Virginia Veterans Career Expo – Beckley, WV

Nov. 10, 2023, 6:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Morgantown, WV

Nov. 11, 2023, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Fairmont, WV

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade – Welch, WV

Nov. 11, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET: Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony – Huntington, WV

Nov. 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. ET: American Legion Veterans Day Parade – Ceredo-Kenova, WV

Wisconsin

Nov. 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Bonanza- La Crosse, WI

Nov. 4, 2023, 11:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Parade – Downtown Milwaukee, WI

Nov. 8, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT: Veterans Day Observance – Milwaukee, WI (VA Event) Milwaukee VA Medical Center

Nov. 9, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT: Women Veterans Assembly – Waukesha, WI

Nov. 9, 2023, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. CT: Veterans Day Ceremony- Tomah, WI (VA Event) Tomah VA Medical Center

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT: Twin Ports Veterans Expo – Superior, WI

Nov. 12, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT: Salute to Service Party – Green Bay, WI

Nov. 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT: Fall Fest at The Stables – Milwaukee, WI

Nov. 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT: Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner – Superior, WI

Wyoming

Nov. 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MT: Veterans Day Observance – Cheyenne, WY

In conclusion, Veterans Day parades are an essential part of American culture, symbolizing the gratitude and respect we hold for those who have served in the armed forces. These parades bridge generations and reinforce the importance of acknowledging the sacrifices made by our veterans.

As we celebrate Veterans Day, let us remember that our veterans deserve not just a single day of honor, but a lifetime of appreciation. Through these parades and ongoing support, we can ensure that their sacrifices are never forgotten and their service is always celebrated.

So, mark your calendar and be part of the next Veterans Day parade in your community, where you can join your fellow Americans in saluting those who have selflessly protected the land we call home.

source: Va.gov

Veterans Day Parades Across America