​The 2024 Auburn California Veterans Day Parade 
 And Community Ceremony 

   Honoring Cold War Veterans
1945 - 1991

November 11, 2024
An Auburn community event since 1918.   


This year's Grand Marshalls are
Cold War Veterans

The Parade  will begin at 10:50 am at the corner of Lincoln Way and Cleveland Ave. and will proceed down Lincoln Way.  The parade will pause at the Central Square at 11:00am. There will be a brief patriotic ceremony  with the release of doves, followed  by a three volley rifle salute and TAPS.  The parade will resume on High Street and end at the  Gold Country Fairgrounds. 

Master of Ceremonies for the parade is KAHI Radio Talk Show Host and News Anchor
Chris Quandt

The first 500 veterans at the parade will be awarded a commemorative medal.

American flags and programs listing the units in the parade will be distributed to spectators along the parade route.

There will be rides provided to veterans who wish to be in the parade but cannot walk the distance.  
​For more information contact:
​Parade Director Chuck Spinks 
[email protected]    

A Complimentary snack  will be served to attendees of the Closing Ceremony at the end of the parade route at the Fairgrounds.  All participants and spectators are invited to attend.


Come and join the celebration!      Come and join the salute!

More information can be found at Parade Info.