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, 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)
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