Join the City of Jacksonville as we honor true American heroes - our veterans and active-duty military.
This patriotic parade features more than 4,000 participants including grand marshals, senior military officials, active-duty and retired military, veterans groups, local high school marching bands, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units and more!

Additional Veterans Day Parade Information

The 8th Annual Salute to Veterans 5K will be held on Sunday, November 10th. The event honors Veterans and benefits the Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association (JHNSA)  and K9s for Warriors. There will also be a 1 Mile Fun Run and a Patriotic Paws Parade at 9:00 A.M.

There will be a Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony at Old City Cemetery on Sunday, November 10th.

The Stars & Stripes Veteran's Day Gala benefiting Got Your 6 Female Veteran Support Services will be on Saturday, November 9th at the Lexington Hotel & Conference Center. Tickets are $50 and are available on Eventbrite and Universe. Formal attire required.

The Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K will be on Saturday, November 9th at the Wounded Warrior Project Headquarters. Veterans carry the hopes and dreams of our nation on their shoulders. They always have. Wounded Warrior Project^® Carry Forward™, delivered by CSX^®, is a new 5K fitness challenge and fundraiser that unites us for one day for one purpose: to honor and support wounded warriors and their families.

This is an opportunity for Human Resource Professional interested in improving and increasing their hiring of military employees. This is event is open to employers only. Come interact with our panelist and discuss your challenges and successes in a "closed door" private setting. If you would like to participate in the event contact: Penny Justice at (904) 553-0265, Penny.L.Justice@gmail.com.

There will be a ground-breaking ceremony for the new North Jacksonville Parkway at the intersection of Lannie Road and Ethel Road, adjacent to the entrance of the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

 

The Job Fair will take place on the second level in the TIAA Field East Club. Within the East Club, the event will be on the lower level. Follow RecruitMilitary signs to the event space. Free parking is available in lot C/D. Enter the building through the East Club Gate North and through the front doors of the East Club.

DAV Recruit Military Job Fair Registration Website

The Military and Veterans Resource Center at the University of North Florida will host a Veterans Day Tribute on Thursday, Nov. 7 to honor and recognize students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members who have served or are still serving in the military.

The UF Health Jacksonville Diversity Council and Veterans Employee Resource Group cordially invite you to the annual Veterans Day Ceremony. For more information, please contact Mo Bijani at VeteransERG@jax.ufl.edu.