Join the Parade
"Salute to our Heroes"
Thank you for your interest in becoming a participant in the parade! We’re proud to be able to bring people to together honor our Veterans.
Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2026 parade! Registration is now closed, and we are unable to accept additional entries. Please check back in March 2027 to register for next year’s parade. We look forward to seeing you there!
Parade Day & Time
The 2026 parade will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 and will start at 11:11 AM.
Deadline to Submit Entry Form
The deadline for the 2026 Parade was Saturday, October 24, 2026. Thank you!
We’re no longer offering printed versions of the entry form, though we’re happy to provide assistance if there is a question or problem completing the form.
Parade Rules
Please carefully review the rules before completing the entry form. Click below to download a PDF to review.
These will also need to be shared with anyone participating as part of your entry. You will also be emailed a copy of the PDF after submitting the entry form.
Entry Judging
Judging will take place in the following categories listed below. Only equestrian entries are required to be judged. You will be given the opportunity to opt-in if you wish to participate.
- Vehicle – Community/Non-Profit
- Vehicle – Military/Veteran
- Float – Military/Veteran
- Youth – Walking
- Bands – High School/Middle School
- Equestrian
- Float – Commercial
- Float – Community/Non Profit
- Marching – ROTC
- Marching – JROTC
- Marching – Youth
- Vehicle – Classic
- Vehicle – Commercial
Entry Fee
There is an entry fee of $50.
This fee is waived if your entry is a member of one of the following:
• Veteran’s organizations
• Military Service members and groups (including Active Duty, Reserve and ROTC, and JROTC)
• Individual Veteran entries
• Gold Star families
• Sponsoring organizations
• Bands
• Youth and children’s groups
• Community service organizations
How do I pay for my entry fee?
If you’re an individual or organization that needs to pay an entry fee, we’re able to accept payments by check, or through our PayPal account. Our organization is a 501(c)(3) charity, so your payment is tax deductible.
Tax ID #88-3484665
Sending a check
Please make checks payable to: LCOVDP
Linn County Oregon Veterans Day Parade
Box 106
2532 Santiam Hwy SE
Albany, OR 97322
