Come Join the Celebration!
Welcome to the 2024 Veterans Day Parade information page! We’re thrilled to celebrate this special event, honoring those who have served our country. While entries for participation are now closed, we invite everyone to join us along the parade route to show your support. Get ready for an exciting day filled with patriotic spirit, moving tributes, and community camaraderie. Explore this page for event details to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the festivities!
Entry Deadline: Friday, October 25, 2024
Entry submissions are now closed.
Parade Staging Area Meeting
Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Location: Civic Hall, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 201, Clarksville, TN 37040
Time: 4:00 PM
IMPORTANT NOTE: Candy throwing is not allowed by Montgomery County,
and the Veterans Service Organization will NOT be responsible for any violations.
The Veterans Day Parade is set for Saturday, Nov. 9, starting at 10 a.m. The event will kick off with a ceremony at 9 a.m. in front of the County Courthouse (south side) on Third Street. This year’s theme is "80 Years of Service by the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization," and the keynote speaker will be retired Army 1st Sgt. Dr. Andrew Kester, former director of MCVSO.
The parade will begin at the corner of N. Eighth and College Streets, proceeding from College Street left onto University Ave, right onto Main Street, left onto 3rd Street, left onto Commerce Street, left onto University Ave, right onto Franklin Street, left onto Eighth Street, and end at APSU parking area.
Can't attend in person? Watch the live stream on Montgomery County’s official Facebook page or later on CDE Lightband’s Clarksville Community Network.
Note: In case of inclement weather or unforeseen changes, please visit our website at www.mcgtn.org/vso for the latest updates. Any changes or cancellations will be posted promptly.