Celebrate Veterans Day at the 70th Annual Parade on Nov. 7

Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Parade Starting/Ending Location: South Congress Avenue bridge/Texas State Capitol building
Tickets: Parade is free and open to the public
Event Website: www.AustinVeteransParade.com

Join the City of Austin and the Military Veterans Empowerment Network (MVEN) for the 70th Annual Austin Veterans Parade. Austinites will have the opportunity to show their gratitude for our veterans as community members and organizations march from South Congress Avenue bridge to the Texas State Capitol building. Stick around after the parade for a veterans resource event at 10 a.m. and the Veterans Day Ceremony, a tribute to those who have served, at 11 a.m. on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol building.

Getting To and From the Event
Downtown Austin will host the Veterans Day parade on Nov. 7, which may impact traffic. A map of the parade route and street closures and downtown parking options are available to help attendees plan ahead of time. Carpooling is highly encouraged. 
 
Alternatively, attendees are encouraged to consider using CapMetro or park away from downtown and use the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail or CapMetro Bikeshare to find a location along the Austin Veterans Day parade route.

Health and Safety at the Austin Veterans Day Parade
Austin Police, Austin Fire, and Austin-Travis County EMS work in partnership to create a safe environment in which everyone can enjoy the parade and encourage attendees to:
•    Remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to 9-1-1.
•    Plan for the weather forecast.
•    Stay with your group and have a planned meeting location in case of separation.
•    Be mindful of pedestrians, scooter riders, bicyclists and other vulnerable road users when traveling.
•    Keep your phone fully charged.
•    Download the what3words app to pinpoint and share your location.

Austin Public Health recommends attendees be up to date on vaccinations, wash hands often, use hand sanitizer and stay home if you are sick. Vaccines are available at doctors' offices, pharmacies and Austin Public Health.

About the Austin Veterans Parade
The Austin Veterans Parade is a long-standing tradition dedicated to honoring military service and promoting community unity. Organized by the Military Veterans Empowerment Network (MVEN) in partnership with the City of Austin and local partners, the parade showcases marching units, JROTC & ROTC programs, veteran organizations, first responders, and civic groups. Our mission is to uplift veterans while educating the public on the value of service.

About Austin Center for Events
The Austin Center for Events (ACE) is a collaborative assembly of City of Austin departments and agencies designed to streamline special event permitting. ACE is anchored by teams from Austin Arts, Music, Culture and Entertainment, Austin Fire, Austin Police, Austin-Travis County EMS, Austin Transportation and Public Works, Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Public Health, Austin Resource Recovery and partner agencies. ACE works closely with event organizers to guide them through the special event permitting process.

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