Saturday, November 9
Veterans Parade & Observance
Parade at 11am
Main Street in downtown Auburn

One of the largest Veterans Parades west of the Mississippi! The 59th annual Veterans Parade proceeds west on Main Street from E Street SE to A Street NW. This year's event will commence at 11:00am sharp with a flyover from a C-17 Globemaster III by the 446th Airlift Wing from McChord Air Force Base and you'll be in for a big surprise around 11:10am, as the King County Sheriff's Office is scheduled to fly their UH-1H 'Huey' helicopter, Guardian2 low over the parade route.

You can expect to see numerous marching bands, including America's First Corps Band from Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Navy Band Northwest. Be on the lookout for antique military vehicles, honor guards and ROTC Units, military marching units, veteran marching groups, drill teams, community and scouting groups, as well as numerous motorcycle clubs, antique car clubs and more. 

Spectators are advised to arrive early, bring a folding chair, a flag, their best salute and plenty of tissue. A handful of Food Vendors will be available on South Division Street, along with our media partners. Parade emcees Lee Stoll and Theron Zahn of KOMO 4 will be located at the corner of Main and Division. Mark Christopher from Northwest Newsradio will provide shortened emcee comments at the corner of Main and B Street NE. 

HELPFUL INFORMATION:

Complete event details

Parade Map

Street Closures & Detour Routes

Food & Lodging Information

Please, no parade parking in local business' parking lots.
Please be courteous when parking in the areas surrounding the procession route. 

American Legion Auburn Post #78
Community Breakfast
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth Street SE
This component of the Observance is a partnership between the City of Auburn and Auburn American Legion Post #78. The breakfast is $10 per person and includes pancakes, eggs, ham and juice or coffee. Pay at the door. Advance reservations are not available or necessary. 

Remembrance Ceremony & Lighting of the Flame
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E Street NE
The flame is lit and guarded through the night at the memorial at Veterans Memorial Park. Wreath placement, rifle salute, prayers and taps encompass this ceremony held prior to the parade. 

Auburn Veterans Day Marching Band Competition
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM (gates open at 1:00 PM)
Auburn Memorial Stadium, 801 4th Street NE
The Auburn Veterans Day Band Competition and Field Show returns again in 2024! One of the most prestigious band competitions in the State! Watch the 20-25+ bands in the parade, then look on as they compete in the Field Competition later in the afternoon at Auburn Memorial Stadium. Admission charged for Field Competition.