Montgomery's Veterans Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, on Veterans Way, then a free resource fair and a 1 p.m. ceremony. What to know.

Last checked Nov. 1, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the City of Montgomery’s Veterans Day celebration page, its parade, resource fair and ceremony pages, the city calendar and the city’s 2026 sanitation holiday schedule (PDF).

Montgomery’s Veterans Day Parade is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, three days after the holiday, at 8105 Veterans Way (Chantilly Parkway) by the Central Alabama Montgomery VA Clinic. A free resource fair follows from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a ceremony closes the day at 1 p.m. The city runs it with the VA clinic. Veterans Day itself is Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Know before you go

  • Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14; arrive early for the best view, the city says.
  • Where: 8105 Veterans Way (Chantilly Parkway), east Montgomery.
  • Cost: free; no registration needed to watch.
  • Meal: veterans, service members and their immediate families get a free food-truck meal voucher.
  • Parade questions: Heather Fitzgerald, 334-659-6756.

Is it on this year?

Yes. The city’s calendar lists the Veterans Day Parade and Resource Fair for 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and its celebration page says the day includes the parade, a performance by the 151st Army National Guard Band, veteran and military resources, local businesses, community groups and family activities.

The day, hour by hour

Time What Where
8:30 a.m. Parade units arrive for lineup 8105 Veterans Way
10 a.m. Veterans Day Parade Veterans Way (Chantilly Parkway)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Veterans Resource Fair and Kids Zone 8105 Veterans Way
1 p.m. Veterans Day Ceremony The city has not named the spot; the fair is at 8105 Veterans Way

Resource fair. The city says more than 30 organizations will offer help with housing, health care, jobs, education, legal aid and mental health, with a Kids Zone of games and face painting. Businesses and groups that want a table register through the city’s vendor registration.

Marching. Bands, military units, veterans groups, schools and other organizations register through the city’s parade form by Nov. 9. The rules: keep a steady pace with 10 feet between groups, no one boards or leaves an entry once it is moving, no smoking, alcohol or firearms, licensed and insured drivers only, and motorcycle clubs may not do stunts.

Route and location. The city’s calendar places the day at 8105 Veterans Way, but on Nov. 1 its parade and resource fair pages still listed the location as “TBA,” and the parade page said the route exits toward Riverwalk Stadium. We will post the confirmed route as soon as the city does.

Road closures and parking. The city had not published street closures or parking for the parade when we checked on Nov. 1. We will add them here and on our road construction and closures page. General parking and transit information is on our getting around Montgomery page.

Earlier that week

  • Veterans Day Celebration at Crump Senior Center, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1751 Cong. W.L. Dickinson Drive, honoring veterans’ service. 334-625-4547. Details

On the holiday, Wednesday, Nov. 11

  • Trash: Veterans Day is not on the city’s 2026 sanitation holiday schedule, so pickup runs as normal. See our trash and recycling page.
  • Schools: check our schools page for the Montgomery Public Schools calendar.

Also for veterans this season

The IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Cramton Bowl; see our Salute to Veterans Bowl page.

What this means for you

  • Watch the parade Saturday morning, Nov. 14, not on the holiday itself.
  • Veterans: bring your family; the fair has benefits help and a free meal voucher.
  • Marching? Register by Nov. 9 and be in line by 8:30 a.m.

More: things to do this month and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Montgomery Veterans Day parade in 2026?

10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at 8105 Veterans Way (Chantilly Parkway), by the Central Alabama Montgomery VA Clinic, according to the City of Montgomery. A resource fair follows from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a ceremony is at 1 p.m.

Is the Veterans Day celebration free?

Yes. The city says admission is free and no registration is needed to attend. Veterans, service members and their immediate families get a voucher for one free meal from a participating food truck.

How do I march in the Veterans Day parade?

Register through the city’s online form by Nov. 9, 2026. Participants arrive by 8:30 a.m. for lineup. Questions go to Heather Fitzgerald at 334-659-6756.

Is trash picked up on Veterans Day in Montgomery?

Veterans Day is not on the city’s 2026 sanitation holiday schedule, so pickup runs on the normal days that week.