Portland Veterans Day Parade

Photo courtesy of Portland Veterans Day Parade

Honor the men and women who have served and currently serve in the armed forces at the Portland Veterans Day Parade.

Since 1974, this event has been Portland’s only Veterans Day parade. It was founded by Vernon E. Ross, proprietor of Ross Hollywood Funeral Chapel.

Here are all the details about the 2024 event, including the new parade route. After the parade, don’t miss out of these Veterans Day deals at local restaurants and attractions.

2024 Portland Veterans Day Parade

The annual Portland Veterans Day Parade is Monday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The parade has hundreds of participants including veterans, marching bands, youth organizations, the 1st Marine Division Association, historic military vehicles, veterans organizations, and veterans motorcycle groups. 

This year, the parade begins at NE Beech St. and NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., travels north and turns left to conclude on NE Emerson St. with closing ceremony and resource and vendor fair in the Multnomah County Aging, Disability and Veterans Services parking lot at 5325 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Here’s the route:

Route courtesy of Portland Veterans Day Parade

Attendees are encouraged to use public transit to get to the event. Parking is available on the street. 

This event is free and open to all. For more information, visit the parade’s website.

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