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

The Black Pearl is an open concept industrial space that can be customized and decorated to fit your needs for your event. The venue is located in the Washougal neighborhood, sitting on the Columbia River with the most beautiful view of Mt. Hood. The Black Pearl is the perfect space for weddings, fundraisers, art and auto auctions, retreats or trainings, parties or to just gather together in a spectacular location. With floor to ceiling windows and concrete floors, the venue is a blank canvas allowing any kind of theme or design.

Black Pearl on the Columbia Event Center

A popular Vancouver spot now in Ridgefield, Little Conejo specializes in mezcal and tacos, bringing Oaxacan flair to downtown Vancouver. They grind organic Mexican corn daily to produce fresh, handmade tortillas.

Little Conejo Ridgefield

Ridgefield Kayak Rentals

This site includes various parcels on lower Washougal River between Sandy Swimming Hole and Lacamas Creek. There is extensive shoreline access and facilities include a half-mile walking trail and boat launch. Additional property located on the Washougal River upstream of Vernon Road Bridge provides opportunities for picnicking and fishing.

Washougal River Greenway

Lewisville Regional Park is the county’s oldest regional park, established in the 1930s. This park features 154 rustic acres of forest and meadows bordering the East Fork of the Lewis River. Outdoor activities include swimming, fishing, picnicking, and horseshoeing. There is one main baseball field, several play fields, and a tennis/basketball court.

Lewisville Park

The Sandy Swimming Hole Park is located at the upper end of lower Washougal River Greenway. Facilities include restrooms, picnic tables, a beach, a boat launch for non-motorized boats, and parking. Swimming is permitted, with no lifeguard on duty.

Sandy Swimming Hole

Lewisville Regional Park is Clark County's oldest park, featuring many beautiful towering Douglas fir trees and clear waters of the East Fork of the Lewis River in the 154-acre area. The park offers picnic tables, covered kitchens and shelters, nature trails, calm swimming areas, a boat launch, and multiple playgrounds.

Whispering Waters Farm is an expansive outdoor event location, stretching from the top of Woodburn Hill in Washougal to the Little Washougal River. Enjoy the laid back lifestyle of the country on 69 acres of beautiful vistas, abundant wildlife, goats, berries, hay and trees. Miles of walking paths surround the serene landscape, making for a beautiful getaway. The barn at Whispering Waters Farm offers up to 4,800 square feet of enclosed, heated space. It can easily accommodate 250 people for dinner, or 500 theater-style. Parking is available for 250 cars.

Whispering Waters Farm

Camp Hope of Southwest Washington is an outdoor youth camp and education center in Battle Ground, WA, offering summer camps, outdoor school programs, group camping, and community events. Set along the East Fork Lewis River, Camp Hope provides opportunities for hiking, archery, team activities, nature exploration, and outdoor learning.

Camp Hope

York Farm Vineyard is a small farm in Clark County, Washington with cattle, horses, and two acres of Pinot Noir wine grapes first planted in 2012. The Pinot Noir grapes are dry farmed and have never been sprayed with roundup, and are 100% grown on the estate. Growing grapes and making wine is their way of doing a lot of hard work to try to be sustainable in the region.

York Farm Vineyards

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/**

38th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade

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