The 105th Central Valley Veterans Day Parade is set to kick off in downtown Fresno late Monday morning.
Retired US Marine Corps service member Dan Payne has served as the Central Valley Veterans Day Parade announcer for over 20 years.
“Many times I’ve been referred to as the voice of the Veterans Day Parade,” said Payne.
That voice will help guide viewers on ABC30 as we present live coverage of the 105th Central Valley Veterans Day Parade on Monday starting at 11 am.
Over 114 entries will come together in Downtown Fresno.
The parade lasts about two hours, but it takes an entire year of planning to make it come together.
“To coin a phrase, it takes an army to successfully put on this parade,” said Payne.
The parade will highlight all six military branches, and this year’s event will honor the US Navy.
The parade’s grand marshal will be a US Navy Captain representing Lemoore Naval Air Station.
The parade’s soundtrack will be provided by eight high school bands and Fresno State.