Jacksonville FL Veterans Day Parade Information
It's that time once again that we honor our Men and Women of our armed services here in Jacksonville, FL! I can't ever tell our men and woman of the armed services thank you enough for your service and sacrifices. You are the reason why we have the freedoms to do so many of the things that we enjoy today.
Every year the city of Jacksonville honors it's veterans with a parade in downtown Jacksonville FL. It is always fun for all who attend.
Veterans Day parade schedule in Jacksonville, FL 
Thursday, November 11
11:01 a.m.
Downtown Jacksonville, FL
The Parade route will begin on Water Street at Pearl Street near the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. It will go down Water Street, make a left on Newnan Street and right on Bay Street. The parade will continue on Bay Street to Gator Bowl Boulevard and end in front of EverBank Field in Lot E.
Bleacher seating will be available on Water Street in front of the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Water Street at Hogan Street, the intersection of Laura Street and Independent Drive, on Bay Street in front of Maxwell House, and on Gator Bowl Boulevard at A. Philip Randolph Street.
Pre-parade activies for the Veterans Day Parade in Jacksonville FL
From 10-10:45am you may enjoy the sounds of the Navy Band
Presentation of the Colors, Mixed Color Guard
Pledge of Allegience and the National Anthem
Please look for the following street closures............
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All street parking on the parade route will be prohibited from 5 a.m. until about 1pm when the parade is scheduled to end
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Water Street in front of the Federal Reserve Bank, will be closed at 8 a.m. until the end of the parade
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All other street closures will be beginning at 9 a.m. This will be a soft close, meaning you will only be allowed in or across the parade route for work and residential purposes.
It is always fun to be had by all. I look forward to seeing you there because I will have a front row seat to cheer our Veterans on!