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Veterans Day Parade Presented by The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A.

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The 2026 Veterans Day Parade, presented by The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A., will honor our nation’s service members and veterans with a distinguished procession featuring grand marshals, senior military leaders, active-duty and retired military units, veteran organizations, Junior ROTC detachments, local high school marching bands, and ornamental floats. This annual tradition is free to attend and open to the public. With more than 2,500 participants each year, the Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade stands as the largest observance of its kind in the State of Florida.

Start Time: 11:01 AM

ROUTE: The 1.32-mile parade will begin on Water Street in front of the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts and proceed east to Hogan Street. From there, the parade will turn left onto Hogan Street, then right onto Bay Street and continue east. After passing Lot S, the parade will transition into the westbound lane of Bay Street before turning left onto A. Philip Randolph Boulevard and concluding at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.

VIEWING: Parade spectators are encouraged to gather safely Downtown and show their support by wearing red, white and blue and waving American flags. The parade can be enjoyed from several locations along Bay Street, between Hogan Street and A. Philip Randolph Boulevard. A popular central viewing location is Ford on Bay, near the intersection of South Liberty Street and East Bay Street. All public viewing areas along the parade route are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Only events occurring within Downtown Jacksonville will be accepted.
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