2009: "Generations of Valor"
With around 200 entries, and as many as 40,000 spectators, Albany
hosts the largest Veterans Day parade west of the
Mississippi. it
is organized and run every year by the volunteer efforts of the Veterans
Commemoration Association. The parade features veterans
from wars past and present, marching
units, military vehicles, and marching bands.
Parade Route
The parade starts at the overpass on Pacific Highway, then right
on Lyons, left on 2nd to Ferry St., left to 4th, ending at the Linn
County courthouse at 300 3rd Ave. SW.

Photos courtesy Oregon Military Department
November 10:
Veterans of the Year Banquet
7-10PM
November 11:
Breakfast Around Town:
- 0600 – 0930
Optimists Pancake Breakfast
West Albany High School Cafeteria
- 0900 – 1100
Eagles Club Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast
127 Broadalbin St. NW
Memorial Service and Parade Information:
- 0745 – 0800
Forming for the Memorial Service
Linn Co. Veterans Memorial, Timber Linn Park
- 0800 – 0900
Memorial Services
Linn Co. Veterans Memorial, Timber Linn Park
- 0900 – 1030
Dignitaries Reception
American Legion Post 10
- 1030 – 1045
Begin Dignitary Loading of Cars
- 1100 - Grand Parade
"Generations of Valor"
(Pacific Blvd/Lyons St/2nd Ave/Ferry St/5th Ave)
- 1200 - Lunch for parade participants / veterans
American Legion Post 10
Veterans of Foreign War Post 584
- 1400 - Awards Ceremonies
Linn Co. Courthouse steps. Begins approx. 20 minutes after parade passes Review.
- 1500- Raffle Prize Drawings
American Legion Post 10
How to help
Your donations of time, money, and items are appreciated. If you would like to help make the Veterans Day parade a success, please contact:
Veterans Commemoration Association
PO Box 3241
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 981-2390 phone
albanyveteransdayparade@gmail.com