Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is delighted to be bringing back an in-person celebration of those, past and present, who have made our nation’s freedom possible with the Veterans Parade on Sunday, November 8. We are looking forward to gathering with friends and neighbors to celebrate and honor our local veterans.

We invite all veterans, veterans organizations, clubs, civic organizations, companies, and individuals to participate in the parade. All parade entries should display a patriotic theme and honor veterans in a special way.

The entry fee is $25.00 for commercial entries. All veterans, veterans groups, nonprofits, and government entities are exempt from this fee.

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE & ENTRY CRITERIA

Form Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Parade Entry Criteria: All entries must display a patriotic theme or honor veterans in a special way. HDR reserves the right to limit the number of entries in a certain category and/or the right to choose only those entries that meet the criteria listed in the application. Nothing (candy, prizes, toys, etc.) may be thrown from your float or entry into the crowd of spectators.
Parade Rules & Regulations:
- Nothing may be thrown from your entry to the crowd/spectators, as this creates a safety hazard for spectators. Any activity that encourages spectators to enter the parade route is not permitted.
- Bike riders must adhere to local and state laws regarding helmets.
- Drivers of all vehicles in the parade must have a valid Virginia driver’s license.
- Any entry with horses or large animals must be responsible for the immediate clean up of excrements from the lineup area and parade route.
- If your entry includes any animals, you must have liability insurance on your animal and all animals must have current vaccinations.
* PLEASE BE AWARE THERE WILL BE NO JUDGING OF PARADE ENTRIES *

2026 Downtown Harrisonburg Veterans Parade Registration

Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance invites all veterans, veteran organizations, clubs, civic organizations, companies, and individuals to participate in the parade.