The Howard County Veterans Day Parade & Celebration
Sunday, November 10, 2024 Downtown Columbia Parade: 9:30 a.m.
Ceremony: Immediately Following Parade
Join us in November for the 10th annual Howard County Veterans Day Parade & Celebration. Each year, this event is an opportunity to celebrate our county’s Veterans and honor their profound dedication and service to our country.
Our Community Partners
The Howard County Veterans Day Parade & Celebration plays an important role in building respect and recognition for the more than 20,0000 local Veterans and their families. Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we have hosted eight successful parades and ceremonies to honor these heroes.
Get Involved!
Join us this year to celebrate and honor our Veterans community! Parade participant applications are now open.
Sponsor the Parade
Show your support for our community’s Veterans and help us make the Parade possible by joining us as a sponsor! Click here for an overview of our sponsorship levels or visit the links below to become a sponsor.
Bronze Sponsorship | Silver Sponsorship | Gold Sponsorship | Diamond Sponsorship
To learn more, contact Robert Gillette at rgillette@howardcountyveterans.org.
GRAND MARSHAL NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!
The Grand Marshal is an honorary title bestowed upon an individual who represents the values and moral fiber of what it means to be a member of the Howard County community of Veterans and military families. The Grand Marshal is recognized at the parade and lakefront ceremony and participates in the parade, whenever possible, and rides or walks with the designated Grand Marshal float. Provision and decoration of the float is the responsibility of the Parade Committee. The Grand Marshal and their family are encouraged to participate in the process of identifying and decorating the float.
Thank you to our 2023 sponsors!
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Refreshments Provided by The 3rd