Saturday, November 8
Veterans Parade & Observance
Parade at 11am
Main Street in downtown Auburn

One of the largest Veterans Parades west of the Mississippi! The 60th 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 UH-1H 'Huey' helicopter, known as Guardian2, supported by the King County Sheriff's Office.

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. You can expect to be entertained by over 15 marching bands!

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 Steve Soliz and Natalie Fahmy of KOMO 4 will be located at the corner of Main and Division. Mark Christopher from the Seattle Radio group 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 $12 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.