Public invited to annual Veterans Day parade Nov. 11
Oct. 12, 2026
Sarasota, FL: The City of Sarasota and the Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee invite community members to attend the annual Veterans Day parade at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in downtown Sarasota.
The parade will start at Main Street and Orange Avenue and conclude at Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park, located at Main Street and Gulfstream Avenue. A ceremony will be held at the park at approximately 11 a.m., honoring the service and sacrifice of all United States military veterans.
Retired four-star Army Gen. William “Scott” Wallace will be featured as the ceremony’s guest speaker. During nearly 40 years of service, Wallace commanded at every level from platoon to corps and served in Vietnam, Germany, and throughout the United States. He is the recipient of top military honors including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Bronze Star.
The parade will include performances from Sarasota Military Academy and other local high school marching bands. Local law enforcement agencies, first responders, color guards, veterans’ groups, community organizations, and local dignitaries will also participate in the parade.
Parade participants may not use commercial vehicles or distribute items to spectators during the procession.
For more information, including inquiries about participating in the parade, contact Dan Kennedy, Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee Chairman, at 941-812-5406.
Media contact: News@sarasotafl.gov
Veterans Day parade in downtown Sarasota - 2025
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