38th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade presented by Gesa Credit Union

November 11 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 • 11:00 a.m.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver, Washington

Join us in honoring our nation’s heroes at the 38th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade presented by Gesa Credit Union. We are excited to continue this community tradition of honoring and celebrating America’s veterans. This free event is open to everyone in the community. Bring a chair and a blanket, get settled in, and enjoy the festivities! Volunteers will be handing out free American flags to the first 500 guests courtesy of the Salmon Creek American Legion.

The parade will take place RAIN or SHINE, so please dress for the weather. Entries include veterans’ organizations, military vehicles, festive marching bands, ROTC units, equestrian groups, youth organizations, and so much more!

While you’re here, be sure to stop by the Gesa Credit Union booth and the Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC) Veterans Day Open House, happening 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. at Pearson Air Museum.

Parade Route:

Begins at Evergreen Blvd. & E. Reserve Street (east end of Officers Row) and winds through the Fort Vancouver National Site, ending near Pearson Air Museum.

Parking:

Free parking, multiple locations – Map will be updated soon!

Accessible parking:

Located on the west side of the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson Street in the staff parking lot.

2026 Presenting Sponsor