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

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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