# National Veterans Parade 2026 on Constitution Avenue

> Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PM
- Where: Constitution Avenue NW parade route (starts at the National Archives), 701 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20408
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: National Veterans Parade Foundation
- Official page: https://nationalveteransparade.org/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

The fourth annual National Veterans Parade marches up Constitution Avenue from the National Archives to the White House on the Sunday before Veterans Day; spectators line the route for free. The day before (Sat., Nov. 7, 9 am–4 pm) marching bands perform a field show on the Mall between the Washington Monument and the WWII Memorial, and an 8 am 5K runs the route on parade morning.

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