# Portland Veterans Day Parade 2026

> Event for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
- Where: MLK Jr. Blvd (Beech St to Emerson St) and Walnut Park complex, 5305 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR 97211
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Veterans Day Portland
- Official page: https://www.veteransdayportland.org/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Families can line Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in North/Northeast Portland to honor military veterans as the parade runs from MLK & Beech to MLK & Emerson. A closing ceremony and a vendor and resources fair follow right after the parade in the Walnut Park complex parking lot.

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