A HUGE thanks to all those who attended, participated in, and supported Auburn’s 59th annual Veterans Parade - it was a WONDERFUL day in Auburn!
Thousands of spectators lined Main Street in Auburn to see nearly 160 parade entries, comprised of just shy of 4,000 parade participants. The parade featured a C-17 & Huey Helicopter flyover, military units, veteran marching groups, honor guards and ROTC units, antique military vehicles and equipment, and patriotic music from 12 marching bands.
KOMO 4 News livestreamed the Parade – check out the video of the full parade and event photos.
Seattle Refined has created a beautiful photo gallery of the parade .
Additional event photos and reels are available on the City of Auburn Facebook Page.
ANNOUNCING THE 2024 VETERANS PARADE AWARDS
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General’s Award
Best in Parade
Gold Star Families
of Washington State
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Admiral’s Award
Best Military Entry:
Graham-Kapowsin
High School
Army Junior ROTC
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Memorial Award to Harold Page
Best Veteran Service Organization Entry:
Paralyzed Veterans
of America -
Northwest Chapter
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Colonel’s Award
Best Motorized Entry:
Vietnam Helicopter
Pilots Association
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Veteran’s Award
Best Non-Motorized Entry:
Back Country Horseman
of Washington State
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Mayor’s Award
Best Musical or Drill Entry:
Ballard High School
Marching Band
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The City of Auburn considers it a great honor and privilege
to host the Veterans Parade & Observance; and we are thankful to have so many wonderful individuals and groups who support this event – THANK YOU ALL!
We’d like to offer an extra special thanks to the
organizations and businesses listed below:
PARADE SPONSORS
Muckleshoot Casino Resort | Quantum Fiber
MEDIA SPONSORS
KOMO 4 News
Talk Radio 570 KVI | Northwest Newsradio AM 1000/FM 97.7 | 101.5 HANK FM
PARADE LOGISTICAL SUPPORT
The City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, Police, PW Maintenance & Operations, Emergency Management and Communications Departments and all the other supporting Departments;
along with the Valley Regional Fire Authority for event support
and the large flag that drapes over the parade route.
The United States Military Branches and their Public Affairs Offices
for their support of this event, including organizing military participation,
military dignitary participation, the C-17 fly-over and a static display.
King County Sherriff’s Department for accommodating
the UH-1H Huey Helicopter flyover.
A BIG thank you to the Seattle Seafair Parade Marshals for organizing the
parade assembly area and to the
Amateur Ham radio volunteers for parade communication and support.
A shout out to Auburn Chevrolet, Bud Clary Auburn Volkswagen,
Doxon Toyota, Valley Buick GMC and Way Scarff Ford
for graciously providing parade vehicles for our dignitaries.
And to the Auburn Noon Lions Club for securing
volunteer drivers for the dignitaries in the Parade.
Volunteers from EZ ACCESS who supported the event with parade judges,
dignitary check-in support, sign holding, and graciously supplied
and handed out flags along the parade route to spectators.
Auburn School District's Army Junior ROTC Unit for serving as the
2024 Color Guard to lead the Parade procession.
Boy Scout Troop 401 for assisting the Paralyzed Veterans of America
along the parade route and assisting with dignitaries and loaned cars at the end of the parade route.
Starbucks for providing coffee for our parade dignitaries and volunteer drivers,
the Miss Auburn organization for providing a singer for the National Anthem
and a reader of the Pledge of Allegiance for the Luncheon,
and to the Auburn Garden Club for providing beautiful,
patriotic flower arrangements for both dignitary check-in and the Veterans Lunch.
OTHER COMPLEMENTARY EVENTS
American Legion – Auburn Post 78 for offering a breakfast prior to the parade
and co-sponsoring the Remembrance Ceremony.
Auburn VFW Post 1741 for supporting the Remembrance Ceremony
and hosting a Veterans Open House after the parade.
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for supporting the Remembrance Ceremony
Washington Department of Veterans Affairs for coordinating their
Outstanding Veterans Award Winners to participate in the parade and attend the luncheon;
and for including the Award presentation as part of the luncheon.
Auburn Noon Lions Club for providing complimentary lunches
for the dignitaries attending the annual Veterans Luncheon held after the parade.
Merrill Gardens and their amazing team for serving as host and caterer
for the Veterans Luncheon held after the event.
Auburn High School Marching Band for sponsoring and coordinating
the Veterans Day Marching Band Competition and to Auburn Mountainview High School Band
for playing music and taps for the Remembrance Ceremony.
SAVE THE DATE!
60th Annual Veterans Parade & Observance
Saturday, November 8, 2025
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