Auburn Veterans Day Parade
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Parade Purpose:

The sole purpose of the Auburn Area Veteran’s Day Parade is to honor the service of our Veterans and to salute our currently serving military. It is a non-partisan, non-political event and may not be used as a platform for any other purpose or political agenda. Any individual or group that attempts to use the Parade as a forum for this purpose will be denied future participation.

Application Process Overview:

All organizations must submit a Participation Application by 10/31/2022 All applications are reviewed by the Parade Committee.

Accepted entries are sent confirmation emails. Confirmed entries will receive final assembly information and other details  by email. Submit your application here.
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Line of March:

Accepted and confirmed entries will be informed of their position in the Line of March (order of the parade) in the days prior to the parade. Each entry will register at the Information Tent at the top of the hill on Lincoln Way near Elm Ave. The entries will be supplied a Line of MArch number for vehicle windshields or to be carried by the entry. Entries will then  line up according to their assigned Line of March number between 9:30-10:30AM. Look for your parade escort. He/she will be holding up your Line of March number. This number will also be used for recognition by the Master of Ceremony.
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Date/Time:

The parade will take place on November 11th (Veteran’s Day), rain or shine. The parade (position #1) will step off at 10:50AM at the corner of Lincoln Way and Cleveland Ave.

Road closure will begin at 9:30AM. Please make every effort to be in your staging area before 9:30AM.
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Route:

The parade will continue west on Lincoln Way and stop at Central Square for Taps, flyover (weather permitting) and a dove release. Visit "Maps" for more information on parade route.
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Elderly and Disabled Veterans:

We encourage our elderly and disabled veterans to join us in the Line of March. We will have dedicated jeeps and other vehicles available for you to ride in. However, you must call Paula
Celick, Parade Director at 530-885-1428 for pick up time and place and to reserve your ride.
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Guidelines:

Parade units agree to the assigned placement by the Parade Director
  • All parade units are to depict a relevant, patriotic and Veteran theme.
  • Units shall not stop and/or perform routines at any point along the route without express permission.
  • Candy thrown to the spectators is prohibited. 
  • All parade units shall display identifying signs, flags posters or banners to identify the unit.
  • There shall be no display of political, religious or commercial statements, emblems or objects. 
  • Units that are afoot are should maintain an interval of 30 ft. to 50 ft. between units.  
  • No smoking, chewing, eating or drinking is allowed while in the parade.
  • No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the line up area or on the parade route.
  • No parking in the staging area unless your vehicle is to be driven in the parade.
  • Vehicles participating in the parade must be registered, insured and operated by a licensed driver.
  • If you need to withdraw from the parade please notify the Parade Director as soon as possible: Paula Celick,  crowpaula0211@gmail.com or 530-885-1428.
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