The Hampton Roads region will pay tribute to the men and women who have served in all branches of the U.S. armed forces during the 2026 Tidewater Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Nov. 11.
The parade begins at 9 a.m. at 16th Street and Atlantic Avenue and concludes with the formal ceremony at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial, across from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. It is free and open to the public.
Designated as a regional event by the Veterans Administration, the parade will include a flyover by the Military Aviation Museum and military units from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Forces and Coast Guard that represent the military installations across the region. Veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, and Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom will participate, as well as numerous Tidewater municipal and veterans support organizations, including local high school bands and Scout groups…