Veteran's Day Parade
Contact:
Yushonna Wilson
- Registration for this event is now closed.
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11 Nov. 2024 |
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 The Royal Rosarians
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Portland’s only Veterans Day parade started in 1974. Vernon E. Ross, proprietor of Ross Hollywood Funeral Chapel, founded this parade to honor all veterans, past and present, living and deceased.
The Parade starts at 10:00 am Please meet at NE Beech & MLK at 9:30am - leave enough time to find parking in the neighborhood
At the conclusion of the Parade there is a Flag raising ceremony along with comments from dignitaries, music from local High School bands, Dove release and a military flyover from the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Fighter Wing.
Closing Ceremony is located one block south of Killingsworth @ 5305 NE MLK.
Details coming soon for meeting up after parade