Join NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Friends of Arlington Heroes Parade to honor, recognize, and celebrate our veterans at the 3rd Annual Texas Veterans Day Parade in Arlington. The parade returns on Wednesday, November 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Arlington’s Entertainment District.
The parade will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and will feature veterans, military units, organizations, marching bands, and more. There will also be static military equipment displays and a free Veteran Services Area. The Veterans Services Area will offer free resources and services for veterans and their families on site from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The drone show will immediately follow the parade to close the day. Marvel as hundreds of drones display icons of American pride set to inspiring music.
This year’s parade also coincides with the nation’s 250th anniversary. The 2026 theme, Veterans – Ready Then, Ready Now – 250 Years, reflects the courage, service, and sacrifice of America’s veterans and active-duty military for 250 years. This year’s parade Grand Marshall is Lieutenant General John Campbell. Lt. Campbell retired from the US Air Force in 2003 and currently serves in the Air & Space Forces Association and is a Chair of their Air Force Recruiting Service…