Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade – Philadelphia Veterans Parade

The Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade and Festival serves as a heartfelt tribute to military service, aiming to honor our veterans, uphold their legacy, and bring our community closer together through a vibrant celebration in Philadelphia in honor of Veterans Day.

The 12th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade and Festival took place on November 8, 2026. Televised on Channel 6, the parade began at 12noon on the Ben Franklin Parkway, ending just past the Philadelphia Art Museum where the Festival was held 12:30-3:30 at Eakins Oval.

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone for making it a great day celebrating our veterans! Stay tuned for photos and more from the 2026 Philadelphia Veterans Parade.

Mark Your Calendars Now for the 13th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade and Festival which will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2027 ! Details to follow soon!

Philadelphia Veterans Parade honors those who fought for freedom

Posted on November 9, 2026 by wp_adminNovember 9, 2026

By Nick Iadonis (PHILADELPHIA), Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Today, the 12th annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade marched through the city to honor service members. It ended underneath a giant American Flag waving high above Eakins Oval. “If I can help one veteran … Continue reading →

Channel 6 Interview – Retired Gunnery Sgt. Roosevelt Farrow is one of the original Montford Point Marines

Posted on November 5, 2026 by wp_adminNovember 5, 2026

Retired Gunnery Sgt. Roosevelt Farrow is one of the original Montford Point Marines By Tamala Edwards, Steph Walton Thursday, November 5, 2026 4:27PM BERLIN, N.J. (WPVI) — Roosevelt Farrow, 97, retired as a gunnery sergeant from the U.S. Marine … Continue reading →

Staging Information for Approved Parade Participants

Posted on November 5, 2026 by wp_adminNovember 5, 2026

Important Information for APPROVED PARADE PARTICIPANTS – See below for Staging Information. Unless you/your organization was given special instructions, please follow instructions below. Click here to view complete information including map, list of approved participants, etc

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HOT OFF THE PRESS ! Grand Marshall, Gunnery Sgt. Roosevelt Farrow’s Art of Aging story is slated to run Thursday, Nov. 5

Posted on November 5, 2026 by wp_adminNovember 5, 2026

HOT OFF THE PRESS ! Philadelphia Veterans Parade Grand Marshall, Gunnery Sgt. Roosevelt Farrow’s Art of Aging story is slated to run today, Thursday, Nov. 5 in the noon news on 6abc Action News. It will re-air on Saturday, … Continue reading →

Aveanna Healthcare Joins As Community Sponsor!

Posted on October 28, 2026 by wp_adminOctober 28, 2026

Welcome Aveanna Healthcare as a Community Sponsor of the Philadelphia Veterans Parade! Aveanna Healthcare cares for patients in 36 states with more than 300 branch offices. They offer a variety of care and services to more than 80,000 children and … Continue reading →

Welcome Gentell as a Silver Sponsor!

Posted on October 27, 2026 by wp_adminOctober 27, 2026

We welcome Gentell as a Silver Sponsor of the Philadelphia Veterans Parade! Gentell is the largest vertically-integrated wound care company in the world. We offer efficient, affordable wound care solutions for a variety of care settings, both in the United … Continue reading →

Community Sponsor Philadelphia Veterans Parade – Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

Posted on October 22, 2026 by wp_adminOctober 22, 2026

We welcome a new sponsor to the Philadelphia Veterans Parade – the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services is one of our Community Sponsors and they will be at the Festival. The Mission of the Department of … Continue reading →

Hometown Hero William DiFrancesco

Posted on October 17, 2026 by wp_adminOctober 18, 2026

Hometown Hero’s are special to us here at the Philadelphia Veterans Parade. William DiFrancesco, is a native of Germantown section of Philadelphia, youngest of 4 brothers all drafted into WWII . In December of 1945 Bill began his basic … Continue reading →

It is with extreme pleasure that we welcome to the 2026 Parade in the broadcast booth Hon Patrick Dugan

Posted on October 14, 2026 by wp_adminOctober 14, 2026

It is with extreme pleasure that we welcome to the 2026 Parade in the broadcast booth Maureen Weigl and Alicia Vitarelli 6abc Action News , Hon. Patrick Dugan. A retired President Judge of Philadelphia Municipal Court, retired U.S. Army … Continue reading →

Welcome CHUBB as a Silver Sponsor!

Posted on October 14, 2026 by wp_adminOctober 14, 2026

We welcome CHUBB as a Silver Sponsor this year for the Philadelphia Veterans Parade .

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