The 45th Georgia Veterans Day Parade is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, on Peachtree Street from 15th to 5th Street in Midtown. Free, after a 9:30 a.m. ceremony.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Facts come from the organizer, the Georgia Veterans Day Association: its parade page and Observance Ceremony page. This page is updated each year at the same address.

Yes, the parade is on this year. The 45th annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, on Peachtree Street in Midtown, from 15th Street south to 5th Street, the Georgia Veterans Day Association says. It is free to watch. Veterans Day itself is Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Know before you go

  • Observance Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Azadi Galleria, Woodruff Arts Center, free
  • Parade: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Peachtree Street from 15th to 5th Street, free
  • Getting there: MARTA to Arts Center station, the association recommends
  • 2026 theme: “Honoring Global War on Terror Veterans and the 25th Anniversary of 9/11”
  • Organizer: Georgia Veterans Day Association, parade@georgiaveteransday.org

The parade

The association’s parade page says the 2026 parade starts at 11 a.m. on Peachtree Street at 15th Street and heads south to 5th Street. It describes the route as tentative, so check that page in the week before the parade.

Marching units the association lists:

  • Veterans service organizations and veterans groups
  • Active-duty, National Guard and Reserve units
  • JROTC and ROTC units from around Georgia
  • Military, community and civic leaders, and foreign representatives
  • Sponsors with veteran employee groups

There is no cost to watch or to march. Groups that want to take part apply through the parade page.

The 2026 theme honors veterans of the Global War on Terror and marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, association President Kevin L. Miller wrote on the association’s home page.

The Observance Ceremony

An hour-long ceremony with military and veteran speakers starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Azadi Galleria at the Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, before the parade. It is free and open to the public. Speakers will be announced on the association’s ceremony page. That evening, the association holds its black-tie Freedom Ball at the Georgia Aquarium.

Where to watch, parking and MARTA

The route runs past the Woodruff Arts Center and the Midtown towers, and the association says there are viewing spots along the whole tree-lined stretch.

  • MARTA: the association recommends Arts Center station, at the north end of the route. Midtown station, at 10th Street, is also a short walk.
  • Parking decks the association lists near the route: Midtown Plaza Garage, 1360 Peachtree St. NE; First Presbyterian Garage, 1337 Peachtree St. NE; the Woodruff Arts Center garage; King & Spalding, 1180 Peachtree St. NE; and the Boys & Girls Clubs garage, 1275 Peachtree St. NE. Its page gives prices from $10 to $22; confirm at the deck.
  • Road closures: Peachtree Street is closed along the route during the parade. The city had not published closure times by Oct. 8. Check our road construction and closures page and 511ga.org before you drive, and read getting around Atlanta for MARTA tips.

What is open on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11

What this means for you

  • The parade is Saturday, Nov. 7, four days before Veterans Day. Plan around Peachtree Street in Midtown that morning.
  • Take MARTA to Arts Center station if you can.
  • Arrive for the 9:30 a.m. ceremony to see the speakers before the parade.

Related: things to do this month, things to do this weekend and Midtown neighborhood guide.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Atlanta Veterans Day Parade in 2026?

At 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in Midtown, the Georgia Veterans Day Association says. It is the 45th annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade.

What is the Veterans Day Parade route?

Peachtree Street from 15th Street south to 5th Street. The association calls the 2026 route tentative, so check its parade page the week before.

Is the parade free?

Yes. Watching the parade and attending the 9:30 a.m. Observance Ceremony at the Woodruff Arts Center are free and open to the public.

Where do I park for the Veterans Day Parade?

The association recommends MARTA to Arts Center station. It lists paid decks along Peachtree Street, including Midtown Plaza, First Presbyterian, Woodruff Arts Center, King & Spalding and the Boys & Girls Clubs garage.

Is trash picked up on Veterans Day in Atlanta?

Yes. The city’s Solid Waste Services runs the regular schedule on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Post offices are closed for the federal holiday.