Lubbock’s Veterans Day Parade returns for its 11th year on Saturday, Nov. 14, rolling east down Broadway to the American Windmill Museum. This year the parade’s grand marshals will be World War II veterans, and organizers are still asking the community to help find them.
Quick answer
The 2026 Lubbock Veterans Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. It begins at Avenue A, heads east on Broadway and ends at the American Windmill Museum, 1701 Canyon Lake Drive. It’s free to watch, and it’s free to march, but participants must register.
Know before you go
- When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. Participants can start setting up at 8 a.m.
- Route: Avenue A, then east on Broadway to the American Windmill Museum at 1701 Canyon Lake Drive
- Cost: Free to watch. Free to march, with registration required
- Hosts: Los Hermanos Familia and Purple Heart Chapter 0900 of the South Plains, with Gandy’s Dairy as title sponsor
- Theme: “250 Years of Freedom”
This year’s grand marshals: World War II veterans
For 2026, the parade committee is honoring World War II veterans as its grand marshals. That’s a shrinking and precious group, so organizers are asking families and friends to help: if you know a WWII veteran in the Lubbock area, email their name and contact information to loshermanosfamilia@gmail.com.
The “250 Years of Freedom” theme celebrates the American flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. Organizers encourage participants to fly American and service-branch flags and to show off their family’s generations of service.
How to march or volunteer
- The parade is open to veterans, their families and groups from across the community. There’s no fee, but you must register your entry.
- Want to help on the day instead? Sign up through the parade volunteer form.
- Questions go to the organizers at loshermanosfamilia@gmail.com.
Tips for watching
- Get there before 10 a.m. to find a spot along Broadway.
- Bring a folding chair and a jacket. Mid-November mornings in Lubbock can start out chilly.
- If you have a veteran in the family, bring them. A thank-you from the curb goes a long way.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Lubbock Veterans Day Parade?
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at 10 a.m.
What is the Veterans Day Parade route in Lubbock?
It starts at Avenue A, heads east on Broadway and ends at the American Windmill Museum, 1701 Canyon Lake Drive.
How do I nominate a WWII veteran as grand marshal?
Email the veteran’s name and contact information to loshermanosfamilia@gmail.com.
Does it cost anything to be in the parade?
No. Entry is free, but every entry must register in advance with Los Hermanos Familia.
Last checked: October 23, 2026. Details change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
