Welcome to the
San Jose Veterans Day Parade
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in Downtown San Jose
Honoring those who serve
History of the Parade
Each year, since 1918, the Veterans Day Parade has been produced with support from the City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, and contributions from many individuals and organizations.
This parade, the largest Veterans Day Parade in Northern California, honors all who served or are currently serving their country.
Your Chance to Sponsor and Support
Your organization or business can show its support of this historic event.
107th Veterans Day Parade
The Heroes of WWII
Celebrating
The Greatest Generation
We thank our Generous Sponsors!
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Plan your day
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Enter the Parade
Be part of this this, the largest Veterans Day Parade in Northern California, which honors all who served or are currently serving their country.
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Parking
SAN JOSE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
Anticipated Attendance: 20,00
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Parade Route
The Parade Route is one mile:
Start at the intersection of Almaden Boulevard and Santa Clara Street
Proceeds east on Santa Clara Street
Turns right onto Market Street passing Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Ends at San Carlos Street
PARADE FAQ
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The parade will start at 12:00 p.m. sharp. It steps off on Santa Clara Street at the 87-freeway overpass.
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Portable restrooms are in the staging area, near the Demas Avenue parking lot and on Barack Obama Way near the SAP Center. Along the parade route near the announcer stand at Santa Clara and Market Streets and the main announcer stand located at the corner of Park and Market Streets.
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The Information center will be located at the corner of Delmas Avenue and Santa Clara Street. Look for the blue canopy. You can also locate any of the parade coordinators/volunteers for additional information.
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If participants arrive in individual cars, parking is available in a variety of public parking lots in the downtown San Jose area or on side streets outside of the staging area. No parking is allowed in the staging area. Any cars left unattended in the parade staging area and are not in the parade are subject to being towed.
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There is no shuttle service scheduled. It is recommended that participants carpool to the end of the parade and have a designated driver bring one vehicle back to the staging area.
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The parade route is .9 miles long. It will take one- and one-half hours to pass. It will take participants approximately 20 minutes from start to finish.
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The parade officially ends at the corner of San Carlos and Market Streets, close the San Jose Convention Center.
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