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

Comfort Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown City Center offers comfortable, convenient lodging in downtown Vancouver, WA, just minutes from the Vancouver Waterfront and Portland, Oregon. Guests enjoy complimentary hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, and meeting space. Its central location provides easy access to restaurants, attractions, shopping, and outdoor recreation throughout Southwest Washington.

Comfort Inn & Suites (Downtown)

The Comfort Inn & Suites® hotel is just 10 miles from downtown Portland. Local points of interest like the Portland Expo Center, University of Portland, Oregon Convention Center, Clark County Fairgrounds, Cascades Amphitheater, Rose Garden, Rose Quarter and Portland International Airport are minutes from this Vancouver, WA hotel. Outdoor recreation areas like the Columbia River Gorge and Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument are nearby, providing the perfect backdrop for activities like hiking, biking, running, boating and swimming. There are several entertainment venues, shopping centers and restaurants in the vicinity; some are within walking distance to this Washington hotel.

Vancouver's Old Apple Tree was planted in 1826 on Fort Vancouver land and is thought to be the oldest apple tree in the Northwest. It is also considered the matriarch of Washington State's apple industry. The Old Apple Tree Park intersects with the Discovery Historic Loop Trail.

Old Apple Tree Park

Located in the historic Academy building in Vancouver, Washington, the chapel at the Academy features a breath-taking three-story-high carved altar, beautiful stained glass windows, and a lovely balcony at the rear of the chapel. The stately French-Carpenter-Gothic Providence Academy building was opened as a Young Ladies Academy in 1874. The chapel was finished and dedicated in 1883. Imagine wedding pictures taken in such surroundings, and don’t forget the curved staircase leading to the second floor and the chapel. The Academy building itself makes a handsome background, and in warmer weather, our beautiful garden area is perfect for more pictures.

Providence Academy

Hailed as a regional destination and downtown Vancouver's sparkling gem, this 83,000 square foot library opened in 2011 and has been named a New Landmark Library by Library Journal and one of the Top 10 Children's Libraries in the U.S. by Livability.com. The library has a dedicated children's floor, a fifth-floor outdoor terrace, 69 computers with Internet, and a used bookstore called the Booknook.

Vancouver Community Library

Victoria’s Cafe is Vancouver’s go-to spot for authentic diner classics. Serving up hearty breakfasts, artisanal sandwiches, and the best comfort food in town. Family-owned, local-focused, and always fresh. Join them for your morning favorites or a satisfying lunch today!

Victoria’s Cafe

Archer Gallery serves the students and community of Clark College by exhibiting contemporary art in a not-for-profit educational setting. In order to exhibit work that has a strong interest for an academic institution, the gallery brings work that fulfills at least one of the following criteria. - Regionally, nationally or internationally exhibiting professional artists - Artwork that has a strong connection to new contemporary art concepts or methods - Artwork that connects to Clark College Art Department curriculum and programs - Works by artists with significant historical influence on contemporary art practices The Archer Gallery is located in the Penguin Union Building (PUB) attached to Gaiser Hall on the Clark College campus in Vancouver, Washington. Pull into the Parking Lot south of Gaiser Hall. Park in any of the unmarked spaces. F/S spaces are reserved M–F until 5:30. Enter at the SW corner of Lower PUB. Look for "Archer Gallery" lettering on the outer doors of the building. The gallery is just inside the door (PUB room 003). We are free and open to the public.

Archer Gallery

The O'Connell Sports Center is a multi-purpose arena located in Vancouver, Washington on the campus of Clark College. It is home to the Clark College Penguins and the Vancouver Volcanoes of the International Basketball League.

Skeet O'Connell Sports Center

Studio 6 Suites Vancouver is an extended stay property within Downtown Vancouver, WA, just minutes away from the Vancouver Convention Center, Esther Short Park, and the brand-new Vancouver Waterfront. We are located in a convenient location right off the first exit of i5 in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR is minutes away. We offer both smoking and nonsmoking rooms.

Studio 6 Suites

The Clark College Theatre provides a rich cultural focus for the campus and surrounding community blending theatre, music, dance and art into entertaining and award-winning productions. For the past two decades, the theatre has been recognized as a leader in Southwest Washington, with a wide range of plays, which are culturally enriching and thought-provoking as well as entertaining.

Clark College Theatre

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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