California Veterans Day Parades

Veteran's Day is a national holiday in the United States held on November 11. In addition to many ceremonies, civic speeches and celebrations, here are some Veterans Day Parades in California

2024 Parades

ANTIOCH: Rivertown Veterans Day Parade memorial at the Antioch Marina November 11, 2024. Pancake Breakfast at the Antioch Veterans Memorial, 5 Marina Plaza, L Street  at 8 a.m. is hosted by the Antioch Rivertown Veterans Lions Club.  Veteran's Day Ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m. The Parade starts at 11 a.m. at the Marina heads east on Second Street.   deltaveteransgroup.org

AUBURN: Veterans Day Parade  Honoring Cold War Veterans 1945 - 1991, November 11, 2024, 10:50 a.m. Parade begins at the corner of Lincoln Way and Cleveland Street and proceeds down Lincoln Way. The parade will pause at the Central Square at 11 a.m. There will be a brief patriotic ceremony with the release of doves, followed by a fly-over (weather permitting), a three volley rifle salute followed by TAPS. The parade resumes onto High Street and end at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. auburnveteransparade.org

BAKERSFIELD: Veterans Day Parade and Celebration November 11 , 2024, 10 a.m. outside KGET studios at 21st and L Streets, then heads west on 21st Street, south on G Street, then east on 20th Street. American Legion breakfast 6 a.m. Post 26 ( Veteran's eat free) Flag Raising Ceremony 8 a.m. at Veteran's Memorial Truxtun & S St. Veteran's Day Parade 10 a.m. Lunch served after parade (Veteran's eat free)  eagleinfaith@gmail.com

BEAUMONT: Veterans Day Celebration November 11, 2024,  10 a.m. Parade begins at Beaumont & 12th St. and ends at the Beaumont Civic Center, 550 E. 6th Street where the ceremony takes place at 11 a.m. All welcomed! Free, beaumontca.gov

CARLSBAD: Veterans Day Parade and Military Review presented by Army & Navy Academy.  November 11, 2024,  tribute to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Location: 2605 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA. Free, armyandnavyacademy.org

COLTON: Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 10 a.m.  Honor and celebrate our Colton Veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces.  Parade starts on  O Street, Head North and end at 'D' Street. Light refreshments  at the Colton Downtown Paseo, located at 135 West Valley Boulevard. Honor Ceremony immediately following the parade at Fleming Park, 525 N. La Cadena Drive. Free, ci.colton.ca.us

 ELK GROVE: Elk Grove Veterans Day Parade  & Picnic. Join Cosumnes CSD and the Elk Grove American Legions  with a ceremony, parade, and community picnic.  10 am ceremonial Reading of the Names to commemorate the community's service men and women at Cosumnes CSD Administration Building, 8820 Elk Grove Blvd.  The parade  begins at 11:11 am at  Cosumnes CSD Administration Building, 8820 Elk Grove Blvd. Travel east on Elk Grove Blvd. Turn right and head south along Elk Grove-Florin Road Turn right into Elk Grove Park and end there. Community Picnic Immediately following the parade Elk Grove Park, 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Picnic sites 9A & 9B Open to the public First come, first served. cosumnescsd.gov/ 1370/Veterans-Day-Parade

FAIRFIELD: Veterans Day Parade "Never Forget, Forever Honor" & Commemoration Ceremony November 11, 2024 at 10 a.m.  At 10 a.m. listen to a patriotic concert  hosted by Travis Air Force Base and conducted by the Fairfield/Suisun City American Legion Reams Post 182. It kicks off inside the Downtown Theatre located at 1035 Texas Street. The Veterans Day Parade assembles at 12:30 p.m. at Webster and Kentucky Street. The parade route: Kentucky Street to Great Jones then turn up Texas Street to Washington. visitfairfieldca.com

FALLBROOK: Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Parade begins at 10 a.m. at corner of Fallbrook Street and Main Avenue, and ends at Alvarado Street. At 11 a.m. there's a ceremony at Village Square. VFW Post 1924. Marching vets, Fallbrook High School Marching Band, Air Patrol Cadets, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts. At 12 p.m. Noon veterans can attend a free lunch at VFW Post 1925.  Fallbrook, CA. Free, fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org

FOLSOM: Wayne Spence Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 9 a.m. Starts at E. Bidwell Street from Montrose Drive, heading westbound on E. Bidwell Street, then northbound on Coloma Street to Natoma Street. At the Folsom Lions Park the parade concludes with a brief ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Folsom City Lions Park. 3,000 participants include marching bands, floats, classic cars, riders on horseback, color guard and more. Free, folsom.ca.us

FRESNO: Veterans Day Parade, Largest Veterans Day Parade on the West Coast marks 105 years on November 11, 2024, 11:11 a.m. in front of Fresno City Hall. Pre-program starts at 10 a.m. The goal is to honor all of our service men and women in a huge show of appreciation each year. In 2024 the parade offers a special salute to the United States Navy! centralvalleyvdp.org

FULLERTON: Fullerton Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony November 11, 2024, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
The parade begins at Harbor Blvd and Wilshire Avenue at 10:30 a.m. The parade goes north on Harbor Blvd and culminates at the Hillcrest Park Great Lawn at 1200 N. Harbor Blvd. The ceremony is held next to the War Memorial at 11 a.m. The program consists of songs, prayers, inspirational messages, and other remembrances to honor those who served their country through military service. The event hosted by the American Legion Post 142 is free and all are welcome to attend. cityoffullerton.com

GREENVILLE: Annual Veterans Day Parade Parade November 11, 2024, 11 a.m. The parade begins on Main Street and crosses Highway 89 with the ceremony being held on Main Street, Greenville, CA. Free hot dog lunch, dessert and bingo after the parade sponsored by Wolf Creek Blue Star Mothers. Free, eventbrite.com or indianvalleychamber.org

HOLLISTER: Veteran's Day Parade November 11, 2024, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Schedule: 11 a.m. Veterans Appreciation Ceremony and Banner Presentation at Veteran's Memorial Building Plaza. 12 p.m. Noon BBQ Lunch $15 & veterans are free! 1:30 p.m. Veteran's Day Parade in Downtown Hollister. Come downtown to celebrate and remember the courageous men and women of the armed forces who protect and serve the nation. downtownhollister.org

HOLTVILLE: Veterans Day Parade November 2, 2024.  10 a.m. Free Breakfast for all Veterans 7:30-9 a.m. at American Legion, 225 W. 6th Street. Veteran's Day Parade at 10 a.m. on 5th Street from Walnut Ave. to Pine Ave, Farmer's Market goes 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Holt Park, 121 W. 5th St. Free, holtville.ca.gov

JACKSON: Jackson Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Downtown Jackson, Jackson, CA. According to the City of Jackson, this event begins every November 11 at 11 a.m. in Downtown Jackson.  ci.jackson.ca.us

LEMOORE: 11th Annual Veterans Day Parade "Heroes Welcome" November 11, 2024, 6-8 p.m. in Downtown Lemoore. The Parade honors all who served. The route is on D Street between Follett Street and Hill Street. Floats, lights and sounds encouraged. Hosted by the American Legion Post 100. Free, facebook.com/CityofLemoore/

MARYSVILLE: Yuba-Sutter Veterans Day Parade "Supporting Our Troops, Past, Present and Future" November 11, 2024, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The parade route follows D Street in Historic Downtown Marysville like this: Starts at 7th Street on D Street, making a left turn across 3rd Street, then left down C Steet. Breakfast 7-10 a.m. at Elks Lodge; BBQ Lunch following parade at River's Edge Pub.  facebook.com/ yubasutterveteransdayparade/

MERCED: Merced County Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 11 a.m., Parade begins at 12 p.m.  The parade, which began in 1960, travels along Main Street in downtown Merced, starting at Calimyrna Avenue and ending at O Street. All entries honor the military veterans of Merced County.  co.merced.ca.us/1585/Veterans-Day-Parade

MURRIETA: Field of Honor Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 10 a.m. at Town Square Park.   Starts with National Anthem, possibly a flyover, too. Ivy & Washington, B Street to Town Square, Murrieta, CA  murrietaca.gov

OROVILLE: Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 11 a.m. Honors service men and women with a parade down Montgomery St. from 5th St. in historic Downtown Oroville to Oroville Veterans' for all of Butte County Memorial Park. See marching bands, floats, historic military vehicles and more. Join Exchange Club of Oroville in showing gratitude and support on this special day, honoring those who served. visitoroville.com/ veterans-day-parade.html

PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 3:30 p.m. The City of Palm Springs proudly presents the annual parade begins at Ramon Road and Palm Canyon Drive and heads northbound on Palm Canyon Drive to Alejo Road.

PERRIS: Veterans Day Parade November 2, 2024, 9 a.m. on Downtown D Street Route. Entertainment starts at 9, parade begins at 10 a.m. Free, cityofperris.org

PETALUMA: Petaluma Veterans Day Parade and Flyover November 11, 2024, 12 p.m. Concert, 1 p.m. parade begins. Theme: Welcome Home to All Vietnam Veterans is a special tribute to armed forces who served from 1961 to 1975. Event begins with music in Walnut Park at 12 p.m. The parade starts at 1 p.m. Huey helicopters, tanks, and more than 100 entries offer pomp and circumstance. At 2:45 p.m. the service offers prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance and guest speakers at Walnut Park, 201 Fourth Street.  petalumaveteransparade.com

PLEASANTON:  Tri-Valley Veteran's Day Parade (and Concert) November 3, 2024, 1 p.m. marches down Main Street. 27th annual parade theme in 2024 is Military Chaplains. Organized and hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6298, American Legion Post 237 and the city of Pleasanton to honor all who serve or have served  in the nation's  armed forces, the parade includes military, equestrian, bands and around 70 groups. A patriotic concert with Pleasanton Community Concert Band follows the parade near Veterans Memorial Building. Address: 301 Main Street Pleasanton CA. Free, trivalleyvdp.com

PORTERVILLE: Veterans Day Parade "Never Forgotten"10 a.m. in Downtown Porterville. 106th annual parade, the longest running veterans day parade west of the Mississippi, is produced by American Legion Post 20 with additional sponsorship from city and other entitities. Free to see, Bob Atchley, 559-359-7932 or post20adj@gmail.com

REDLANDS: Redlands Veterans Day Celebration & Parade  November 11, 2024, 9 a.m. RHS on Redlands Blvd. and Citrus Ave. to Jennie Davis Park. Veterans Day Observance at Jennie Davis Park at 10:45 a.m. Celebration immediately follows with food vendors, beer garden with live music, fly overs, military vehicles, vendor booths and more. Hosted by American Legion Post 106 and Post 650.

RIVERSIDE: A Salute to Veterans Parade and Expo November 9, 2024, 10 a.m. Parade: starts near the Upper Parking lot at RCC. It makes its way down Magnolia Avenue turning right on 10th, then left on Main Street. The Expo is held at the end of the parade at John G. Gabbert Judicial Plaza, 3650 11th St.. Pancake Breakfast 7-9 a.m. at Lower RCC Parking Lot is fundraiser charging fee. Free to see, ​asalutetoveteran.org

SACRAMENTO: City of Sacramento Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 11 a.m. at The Parade begins at 11 a.m. at Crocker Museum on 216 O Street, Sacramento, traveling east on Capitol Mall, south-bound on 9th St., then to the east on N St., then north on 15th St., west on L St., and then south on 10th St. Six food trucks sell 'eats' after the parade. Free, calvac.org or cityofsacramento.org

SALINAS: Annual Monterey County Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 1-4 p.m.  Old Salinas South Main: Chestnut to Central Avenue. Opening ceremony begins at 1 p.m. and parade at 2 p.m. Over 25,000 people attend this amazing parade featuring 150 units, bands, equestrian units, military vehicles, war heroes and more.  Salinas, CA Free, montereycountyveteransdayparade.org

 

SAN JOSE: Veterans Day Parade November 11. Ceremony at 10 a.m., Parade at 11 a.m. Rear Admiral William W. Copeland, Jr. USN Retired is Grand Marshal.  Sponsored by the UVC with support from the City of San Jose and County of Santa Clara, Veterans Day Parade, one of the largest in Northern California, honors all who served or are currently serving their country. The Opening Ceremony for the Parade begins on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month with a memorial ceremony at Plaza de Cesar Chavez on Market Street in honor of the 1918 Armistice of the War to End All Wars. The Parade steps off at  Almaden along Santa Clara to Market Street at San Carlos. sanjoseca.gov | uvcscc.org/VetParadeInfo.htm

SAN DIEGO: Veteran's Day Parade November 11, 2024, 10 a.m. on N. Harbor Drive. Route: The one mile route proceeds south on N Harbor Drive past a long row of grand stands, and past the Wyndham Bayside Hotel, and past the B Street Pier, to Broadway where the route turns left onto Broadway for one block to Pacific Highway, and turns right onto Pacific Highway to proceed south for two blocks to end at G Street and the Dismissal Area. sdvetparade.org

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY / PACOIMA: Veteran's Day Parade November 11, 2024, 11:11 a.m. San Fernando Mission Blvd. and Laurel Canyon Blvd. 2024 Grand Marshal Specialist 4 Edward Landin U.S. Army 1971-1973. Route: Corner of Laurel Canyon Blvd. and San Fernando Mission Blvd, proceed down Laurel Canyon Blvd.1.1 miles and culminate at the Ritchie Valens Recreation Center and Park, 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA (corner of Laurel Canyon Blvd. and Paxton St.). This is the largest Veterans Day event for vets in Los Angeles County. sfvveteransdayparade.com

SAN JOSE: 106th Annual Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 11 a.m. Opening ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the reviewing stands in front of Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Parade begins at 12 p.m., traveling from intersection of Almaden Boulevard and Santa Clara Street; Proceeds east on Santa Clara Street; Turns right onto Market Street passing Plaza de Cesar Chavez; Ends at San Carlos Street. Silicon Valley Chapter (SVC) of Military Officers is an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) sjveteransparade.org

SHASTA LAKE: Shasta Lake Lions Veterans Day Parade November 9, 2024, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Shasta Lake Lions 31st Annual Veteran's Day Parade, the second largest Veteran's Day Parade in California, begins with a pancake breakfast at the fire hall (7am), followed by the parade down Shasta Dam Blvd (10am), and concludes with a luncheon at the American Legion Hall. Location: Highway 51 and Shasta Dam Boulevard, Shasta Lake CA. facebook.com/ events/ 1692618844820365

VICTORVILLE: Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, November 11, 2024, 9-11 a.m. at 7th and Tracy. Parade begins at 9 a.m. in Old Town Victorville. Veterans Day Ceremony immediately follows the parade at 7th Street and Forrest Avenue at approx. 9:30 a.m. Victorville, CA. Free. victorvilleca.gov

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