Veterans Day Parade - Flag Photo

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.

Veterans Day Parade, photos courtesy of OMD

Veterans Day Parade, photos courtesy of OMD

Veterans Day Parade, photos courtesy of OMD

Veterans Day Parade, photos courtesy of OMD

Veterans Day Parade, photos courtesy of OMD

Veterans Day Parade, photos courtesy of OMD


Photos courtesy Oregon Military Department

November 10, 2008:

Veterans of the Year Banquet
(LBCC Commons Room)
7-10PM

November 11:

0600-0930
Optimists Pancake Breakfast
West Albany HS Cafeteria

0900-1100
Eagles Club Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast
Eagles Club, 127 Broadalbin St. NW, Albany

0745-0800
Forming for the Memorial Service
Linn County Veterans Memorial
Timber-Linn Park, Albany

0800-0900
Memorial Services

0945-1030
Dignitaries Reception
American Legion Post 10

1030-1045
Begin Dignitary Loading Into Cars

1100-1340
Grand Parade
"Land of the Free - Home of the Brave"
(Pacific Blvd/Lyons St/2nd Ave/
Ferry St/5th Ave)

1400-1430
Awards Ceremonies at the Linn Co. Courthouse steps (this takes place approximately 20 minutes after Parade passes Review)

1400-1500
Lunch for parade participants
Veterans of Foreign War Post #584
American Legion Post #10

1500-1530
Raffle Prize Drawing
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
250 Broadalbin St SW #100
Albany, OR 97321
(503) 348-6095 or (541) 990-6538 phone
(541) 981-2390 fax
vcaparade@hotmail.com

Download a donation form (71K pdf)