Name: 38th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade
Start: 2026-11-11
End: 2026-11-11

Fort Vancouver has a long history of hosting cross country events dating back to 2001 when it was selected as the site for the USA Men’s and Women’s National Championships/World Cross Country Trials. The Fort Vancouver course is a rolling, European-style layout consisting of two kilometer loops on grass. The moderately challenging course features sections of flat, uphill and downhill grades, providing the necessary variation expected in a national championship competition.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Explore the lands and structures at the center of fur trade and military history as part of your [visit to Fort Vancouver](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/historic-sites-and-museums/fort-vancouver/). The only National Park site in the Vancouver-Portland metropolitan area. Established in 1825, Fort Vancouver was a key Hudson’s Bay Company outpost and a major center of trade and cultural exchange in the Pacific Northwest.

Visitors are engaged year-round through costumed performances and interpretive talks at events such as Tales of the Engagé and lantern-lit tours of Fort Vancouver. The site is also renowned for its world-class archaeology collection and even opens up select archaeological digs to the public.

Connect with the past by exploring the reconstructed stockade and bastion or by visiting nearby attractions such as Officers Row, Pearson Air Museum and the Fort Vancouver Village.

Built as quarters for the post commander in 1886, the Marshall House was named for General George C. Marshall who served as Commander of Vancouver Barracks from 1936-38. This elegant Queen Anne Victorian home is filled with antique furniture and will take you back in time.

George C. Marshall House

Where else in the Northwest can you stroll past 22 preserved Victorian homes on the National Historic Register? Built in the mid-to-late 1800s, these beautifully restored homes were built to house U.S. Army officers stationed at Vancouver Barracks. The Grant House, built in 1850, now houses Willful Winery, a woman-owned winery that began in the Dundee Hills in Oregon. Relax on their wrap around porch with a flight or a glass of wine and small bites. The Grant House and the Marshall House, built in 1886, offers tours and an exhibit on General George C. Marshall, it’s most famous resident.

Officers Row

The 1886 Queen Anne Victorian Marshall House offers luxurious, period settings for receptions, meetings, holiday parties, and other special events. Host your event in one of the finest homes dating from Vancouver's rich history. Surrounded by beautiful lawns, the Marshall House is also perfect for outdoor conferences, weddings, receptions, press conferences, and picnics. Let the Marshall House's reasonable rates, flexible spaces, and classic beauty fill your next event's needs.

Cafecito Coffee Co. is a luxury mobile coffee experience bringing handcrafted drinks, genuine hospitality, and a little extra charm wherever we go. During the week, you can find them inside Dovetail Cellars at the Providence Academy, located in the Cottage building in the parking lot (404 E Evergreen Blvd).) Cafecito also books weddings, corporate gatherings, grand openings, private parties, and community events. Creating memorable coffee moments that feel as good as they taste. Cafecito is passionate about great coffee, connecting with people, and making every stop a little more special. Check out our Schedule-Cito on their website to see where they will be next!

Cafecito Coffee Co

Built around 1918, this historic building originally served the Cut-up Plant of the Vancouver Spruce Mill, operated by the U.S. Army Signal Corps’ Spruce Production Division. Around 1924, the building was moved to its present location by the Army Air Service. Today the National Park Service continues the tradition of “adaptive reuse.” The Historic Hangar, with its character and glamour of by gone eras, can be adapted to any special event.

Pearson Air Museum

Pearson Air Museum and its grounds celebrate aviation history with historic structures and archaeological sites tied to the U.S. Army, military aviation, and the colonial Hudson's Bay Company fur trading post. Known for its internationally-significant World War I-era Spruce Production Division Mill Site, the museum is also located next to one of the oldest continually operating airfields in the United States and within [Fort Vancouver National Historic Site](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/historic-sites-and-museums/fort-vancouver/).

Located inside the historic Grant House overlooking Fort Vancouver, Willful Wine has been making award-winning wine from the Willamette Valley and Walla Walla for 25 years. The restaurant offers a full food menu as well as beer, cocktails, and Willful wines by the flight, glass, or bottle. Events offered throughout the year include live music, high tea, and historical presentations.

Willful Wine at The Grant House

Vancouver WA provides the perfect blend of [outdoor adventure](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/ "outdoor recreation"), [urban activities](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/neighborhoods/downtown/ "Downtown Vancouver WA"), and [accessibility](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/community-profile/accessible-travel-vancouver/ "Accessible Travel"). Conveniently located between the picturesque Cascade Mountains and the mighty Columbia River, Vancouver is a sports lover's playground.

Whether it’s indoor or outdoor sports, Vancouver WA has the advantage! Your athletes will compete with pride at our amazing natural [venues](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/sports/venues/ "Sports Venues") and diverse sporting facilities. Vancouver offers boundless options for teams of all sports and sizes, which is why past events run the gauntlet from the NAIA Cross Country National Championships at [Fort Vancouver National Historic Site](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/historic-sites-and-museums/fort-vancouver/ "Fort Vancouver") and the Lucas Oil National Motocross Series at [Washougal MX Park](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/listing/washougal-motocross-park/2139/ "Washougal Motocross Park") to the US Rowing Northwest Junior District Championships at [Vancouver Lake](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/vancouver-lake-park/ "Vancouver Lake").

We also work with local sports leagues to grow their programming, raise awareness for events, and assist with securing venues and hotel rooms. Some of our many sports partners include Columbia Premier, Ridgefield Raptors, HoopSource Basketball and the Vancouver Lake Rowing Club.

Visit Vancouver Washington

The parade will take place, rain or shine, on **Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:00am** at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The parade route begins at the east end of Officers Row at East Reserve Street and Evergreen Boulevard, winds through the Fort Vancouver National Site, and concludes on 5th Street near Pearson Air Museum. The event will be broadcast live on CVTV for those unable to attend in person.

**Parking** will be available at the Clark PUD lot on the corner of Fort Vancouver Way and Mill Plain Blvd, in the lot to the south of the O. O. Howard House, and in the Fort Vancouver Parking Lot on E 5th street.

**While you are at the parade, we invite you to stop by the [Gesa Credit Union](https://www.gesa.com/) booth!**

Happening alongside the parade is the **[Veterans Day Open House](https://www.thehistorictrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cmac-open-house-flyer-1-1.jpg)** hosted by Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC). The Open House will be held at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E 5^th^ St., Vancouver, WA 98661, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Local employers and organizations who support veterans will be on hand to connect with fellow veterans and community members. **Learn more at: https://cmac11.com/cmac-events/veterans-day-open-house/**

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