 Greetings Veterans Parade participants and
event supporters!
The City of Auburn considers it a great honor to host a Veterans Parade & Observance each November, to pay tribute and celebrate our Veterans and those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.
While it may not come as a big surprise to you, we are unable to host a parade and other activities in the traditional way.
We are committed to honoring our Veterans and finding the safest way to execute this signature event in 2020 and have been re-tooling the event to create an unforgettable experience for this year.
Here’s a sneak peek at Auburn’s Salute to Veterans week this November:
 2020 Schedule of Events
Saturday, November 7
Veterans Vehicle Procession
11:00am – 1:00pm | Starting from Veterans Memorial Park
This event will give both parade participants and our loyal spectators an opportunity to participate. Participation in the procession is intended for our Veterans, active military, historic military vehicles and other Veteran-related groups. We encourage our community groups and parade spectators to find a spot along the procession route to welcome our Veterans along the way. In the coming weeks, we will be sharing the event route and the ways to register for this twist to our traditional parade. The vehicle procession route is 3 miles long (that's roughly 6 times the length of the traditional parade), allowing for social distancing for our spectators. It is imperative that the spectators follow social distancing and other COVID-safety requirements currently in place while viewing the procession.
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Sunday, November 8
Virtual Veterans Tribute Program
Airing at 6:30pm
This virtual program will include live performances, patriotic music, inspirational stories and a walk down memory lane. The program will be showcased on all of Auburn’s social media outlets on November 8 at 6:30pm.
Monday, November 9
Virtual Veterans Museum Showcase
A thoughtfully compiled list of virtual exhibits at our local and national Veterans Museums.
Tuesday, November 10
Sweet Treats for Vets
Auburn Senior Activity Center (drive-thru event)
Coffee and cinnamon rolls for Veterans and those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. This is slated to be a morning drive-thru event that allows us to give you some special thanks!
Wednesday, November 11
Virtual Remembrance Ceremony
Airing at 11:00am
A pre-recorded ceremony from a previous year to enjoy as we celebrate Veterans Day! Take some time on this day to thank a Veteran for their service and sacrifice.
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While we are still refining some of the specific details involved in the "Salute to Veterans" schedule of events, we hope to have more information available soon. We will be connecting with all parade participants and supporting organizations soon to determine involvement in these 2020 activities and programs.
Please share these details and schedule of events with those that you feel would be interested. Continue to check our website, auburnwa.gov/vetsday, as more details unfold. Thank you for your help in paying special tribute to our Veterans in 2020!
Thanks to our Salute to Veterans sponsors
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