Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance presents…
Veterans Celebration
Sunday, November 8, 2026
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Celebrate those, past and present, who have made our nation’s freedom possible.
Each November, our community honors the veterans who have served our nation. We recognize our nation’s heroes at the annual Veterans Celebration and welcome spectators from Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and other nearby communities.
Presented by…
Parade Registration
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance invites 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, non-profits, and government entities are exempt from this fee.
Grand Marshal Nomination 2025
Is there a local veteran, active duty member, or other individual that you would like to nominate as the Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal? Please fill out the following nomination form by 5pm on Nov. 5th. Contact Jennifer Bayes with questions (jennifer.bayes@harrisonburgva.gov). When complete, don't forget to click "submit."
Road Closures
Please note the following street and parking lot closures for this event:
Street Closures - Streets to be closed (with start and end intersections)
Main Street (from Gay St to MLK Jr. Way)
Gay Street (from Noll to Mason) from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Court Square Goal Post from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Market St. (Federal to Liberty) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Street Parking Prohibited (Street with start and end intersection) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
E Market St. from Main St. to Federal St.
Main St. from MLK Jr. Way to Gay St.
Water St. from Main St. to Federal St.
Bruce St. from east side of Ruby’s Parking lot entrance/exit to Federal St.
Newman Ave from Main St. to Parking lot
Franklin St. from Main St. to Federal St.
Elizabeth St. from Main St. to Federal St.
Rock St. from Federal St. to Liberty St.
Wolfe St. from Federal St. to Liberty St.
Parking in Parking Lots Prohibited (Lot and Time)
City Hall Parking is prohibited from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Court Square Parking is prohibited from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Rockingham County Admin. Lot Parking is prohibited from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
“Jimmy Madison” Lot Parking is prohibited from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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