The sole purpose of Columbus 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 any purpose other than that stated above will be denied participation.Parade Application 

Parade Route

The Parade Steps off from Nationwide Blvd. at noon sharp turning south on N. High St. then turning west on W. Broad St. and ending at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.

Parade Staging
All staging for the parade is on W. Nationwide Blvd between Neil Ave and N. High St.  All participants, except the school bands should come up Nationwide from Neil Ave..  School Bands should drop off at the coming in on N. Front. St at the intersection with  W. Nationwide Blvd.  Any questions should be addressed to volunteers at Union Station Arch, on W. Nationwide Blvd at McFerson Commons Park

Staging is between 9:30 AM and Noon.

Staging of the VIP Section of the parade is on the south side of Nationwide Blvd. between N. Front and High St. 

Staging of Veteran groups are on the south side of W. Nationwide Blvd. between Neil Ave and N. Front Street. 

Staging of the Military Section is on the north side of W. Nationwide Blvd. between N. Front St. and N. High St.

Staging of the Community Section of the parade is on the north side of Nationwide Blvd. and Neil Ave.

Approximate position numbers should be marked on the curb.

ALL PARTICIPATING UNITS WILL HAVE SOMEONE WHO CAN MOVE VEHICLES STANDING BE THEIR UNIT AT ALL TIMES.