Petaluma Veteran’s Day Parade & Flyover

About this event

Founded in 1986, the Petaluma Veteran’s Day Parade & Flyover honors the past, present, and future member of the United States Armed Forces. It is the largest Veterans Day Parade this side of the Golden Gate with 2,000 participants and up to 40,000 spectators.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating 250 Years of the United States of America.” The parade begins at 1:00 pm on November 11, 2026, processing from Walnut Park, traveling up Fourth/Kentucky Streets to Washington Street and back to Walnut Park via Petaluma Boulevard.

2026 Parade Highlights

Pre-parade music in Walnut Park at noon with DJ Peter Lombardi.

Performance of the National Anthem by 2016 Petaluma Excellence in Agriculture award winner Andrea Krout

Grand Marshal Andrew LeMarQuand, Commander of VFW Post 1929

Petaluma Riding and Driving Club Color Guard

US Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma, Two Rock

American Legion Riders and RIP City Riders

Northbay Military Vehicle Club, Model A Club, Ferrari Club

Flyover of various vintage aircraft, including the flyover and landing of Vietnam-era Huey Helicopter

Food vendors

Post-parade (2:45 pm) activities in Walnut Park include:

Pledge of Allegiance and prayer

“God Bless America” sung by Andrea Krout

Speakers, including local and regional dignitaries

US Air Force Band, featuring Alycia T Cancel, USAF Band of the Golden West