INDIANAPOLIS — After a two-year absence, the Indianapolis Veterans Day Parade will return to downtown Friday.
The parade has not taken place in person since 2019, having been canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and last year due to inclement weather.
The parade will begin at noon, from the intersection of Michigan Street and Pennsylvania Street. There will be street closures as you can see on the route map below.
More than 40 groups are scheduled to participate in this year’s parade, and the city of Indianapolis invites everyone to attend.
Participants include veterans groups such as Veterans of Foreign Wars and AMVETS, JROTC, Federal VA, private charities dedicated to helping veterans in need, motorcycle, classic car and corvette groups, as well only high school marching bands and color guards.
The parade is just one part of the events planned for Veterans Day in Indianapolis.
Breakfast/Award Ceremony
- When: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- Where: Indiana War Memorial 55 E. Michigan St. Indianapolis 46204
- Why: To honor Indiana veterans
- What: Tickets for the breakfast buffet are $20 per person. There will be live music and an awards ceremony.
- Tickets can be purchased at veteransdayindy.org.
A service
- When: 10:30 a.m. Musical prelude, start of service at 11 a.m.
- Where: North Steps of the Indiana War Memorial
- Why: To honor veterans past and present in tribute to victories and proud military service from each period of warfare involving the United States Armed Forces
- What: The event begins with a musical prelude by the Indiana National Guard’s 38th Division Band, followed by guest speakers, a wreath laying, a flyover by the Indiana Air National Guard and the ringing of the bell of the USS Indianapolis.
Parade
- When: Noon
- Where: The parade takes place at noon and begins at Michigan & Pennsylvania St. The route is south on Pennsylvania Ave., west on New York St., then north on Meridian St. The route is based around from the Legion Mall and the Indiana War Memorial. The parade ends at Meridian & St. Clair.
Keep in mind that due to the Veterans Day service, there will be no public parking on Michigan Street between Pennsylvania and Meridian streets.
Car park
- Pennsylvania St., between Michigan and Vermont streets (except in front of the Minton-Capehart Federal Building)
- Vermont St., between Pennsylvania and Meridian streets
- Meridian St., between Vermont and North streets
- North St., between Meridian and Pennsylvania streets
For more information on the Veterans Day Parade and events planned for Friday, go to the city website.
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