Pancake breakfast
Start at the lower Riverside City College parking lot. A small charge supports the Scouts while you see floats and participants up close.
2026 Riverside Veterans Parade & Expo Free to attend
Riverside
marches
together.
Stand beside veterans from every era. Bring your family. Fill Downtown Riverside with gratitude that can be seen, heard, and felt.
SaturdayNov 14
Parade10 AM
LocationDowntown
RiversideVeteransParade & Expo23Days
02Hours
03Min
Organizer-listed date. Program details may be updated; confirm before travel.
Since 2006An annual Riverside tradition
130Participating organizations
2,500Marchers in previous years
5,000+Spectators throughout the years
Historical figures reported by event leadership to the Raincross Gazette.
01 Honor across generations
Why Riverside marches
A public thank-you,
in motion.
This is more than a procession. It is a place for veterans to be recognized, families to share the meaning of service, and neighbors to meet the organizations that stand beside military families all year long.
The annual gathering honors veterans from every era with an old-fashioned Downtown parade, then carries that connection into a practical, family-friendly Expo.
Find your place in the dayThe parade in motion
A Riverside tradition.
Worth watching.
Take a closer look at the people, pride, and community spirit behind the parade.
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Music-only soundtrack; no spoken dialogue.
Read the video description
An aerial city view leads into parade preparations and street scenes. Flag bearers, motorcyclists, a pipe band, a fire engine, reenactors, cadets, classic cars, and veterans pass cheering spectators. Jets fly overhead, and the closing graphic reads “Riverside Veterans Parade & Expo.” Upbeat instrumental music accompanies the montage, with no spoken dialogue. The clip does not show an event year.
A full morning of connection
Three moments.
One celebration.
Come early for breakfast, line the streets for the parade, and stay to meet the people and organizations serving veterans throughout the Inland Empire.
The parade steps off
Marching bands, color guards, equestrian units, classic vehicles, flyovers, community groups—and veterans at the heart of it all.
Parade Expo
Continue the day Downtown with veteran resources, community organizations, food, music, and activities for the family.
What moves down Market Street
Tradition you
can hear.
The parade brings the sounds, stories, and service of Riverside together on one route.
Marching bands
Airplane flyovers
Color guards
Classic & military vehicles
Mounted units & community groups
Our local veterans
Route & visit planner
Know where to stand.
Know where to go.
The map shows the traditional Downtown route for planning context. Final staging, closures, and accessible viewing information should be confirmed before event day.
Route & visit plannerLoading the live parade map
ParkingPast listings included free Downtown structures and metered spaces. Follow current signs.
Best viewingMarket, 10th, and Main have traditionally offered strong public viewing areas.
AccessibilityNeed route or viewing accommodation details? Contact the event team before arrival.
2026 printable registration
Ready to join?
Start here.
Register a parade entry, reserve an Expo entry, or choose both. The supplied one-page form is ready to download, print, complete, and return.
One-page printable PDF
Parade only · Expo only · Both
Register your entry
Open the PDF in your browser to print it, or download a copy first. Complete the form by hand and return it using either method listed below.
- 01Open or downloadUse the printable PDF provided by the parade team.
- 02Print and completeChoose parade, Expo, or both and provide the requested entry details.
- 03Return the formEmail the completed form or mail it to the address shown.
Return your completed registrationriversideveteransparade@gmail.comP.O. Box 51275, Riverside, CA 92517
This is a printable form, not an online submission. Expo details and logistics are provided separately by the event team.
Turn gratitude into action
Don’t just watch.
Take part.
A strong parade is built by the people who march, welcome, organize, serve, sponsor, and share it. Choose the path that fits you.
Every banner raised.
Every guest welcomed.
Every role matters.
01
March in the parade
Veterans, military groups, bands, clubs, schools, and community organizations can ask about joining the procession.
Ask about marching02
Volunteer your time
Help welcome guests, support staging, guide spectators, or lend a hand at the Expo.
Volunteer with us03
Join the Expo
Veteran-service agencies, nonprofits, and community partners can connect directly with veterans and families.
Request Expo details04
Become a sponsor
Support a free public tradition while showing Riverside that your organization stands with local veterans.
Request sponsor optionsResources
People
Community
EXPOConnection after the parade
Resources after the route
The parade starts a
conversation.
The Expo gives veterans and families a place to meet the agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and neighbors ready to support them. It is where celebration becomes connection.
Connect at the ExpoQuestions, answered
Arrive ready.
Feel welcome.
These answers combine the organizer’s current public information with previous official route and logistics details. Confirm date-sensitive items before travel.
Ask the event teamSearch insights count broad topics and results, not the words you type.
Yes. The parade and Expo are promoted as free, family-friendly community events. The pre-parade pancake breakfast has a small charge and supports the Scouts.
The organizer currently lists Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. The traditional route begins near Riverside City College, then heads toward Downtown Riverside. Confirm final route and street-closure details before travel.
Previous event information recommends viewing along Market Street, 10th Street, and Main Street. Arrive early, follow posted restrictions, and leave clear space at corners and accessible viewing areas.
The Expo follows the parade and brings together veteran-service agencies, nonprofit organizations, community partners, food, music, and family activities.
Use the Take Part section to contact the parade team about marching, volunteering, exhibiting, or sponsorship. Each button prepares an email with the right inquiry subject.
Download the one-page 2026 registration PDF, print and complete it, then return it to riversideveteransparade@gmail.com or mail it to P.O. Box 51275, Riverside, CA 92517. The form accepts parade-only, Expo-only, or combined entries.
Past City of Riverside event information listed free parking in Downtown structures and metered spaces. Parking rules can change, so check posted signs and current organizer updates before event day.
Final 2026 event-day portable-restroom locations have not been confirmed. Our map shows Riverside Main Library at 3900 Mission Inn Avenue as a possible nearby building; its usual Saturday hours are 10 a.m.–6 p.m., but indoor restroom access is subject to library operations and is not guaranteed. Ask event staff near the Expo for the nearest open restroom, including an accessible option.
Final 2026 accessible viewing areas, step-free approaches, and reserved parking have not been confirmed. The map shows the traditional route and general parking options, not guaranteed accessible spaces. Contact the event team before travel about your accommodation needs; on the day, follow posted signs and keep curb ramps clear.
Community makes it possible
Parade
sponsors.
To the individuals, families, and organizations supporting the Riverside Veterans Parade & Expo: thank you for standing with our veterans and our community.
With sincere gratitude
Thank you for standing with our veterans.
Your support helps us celebrate service, bring neighbors together, and carry this Riverside tradition forward.Thanks to our sponsors
Thank you for your support
Our sponsor honor roll
Recognized with gratitude- The Patrician Group and Jeff Crumbaker
- Erik and Kim Perry
- Joshua Felegy
- Maureen Kane
- Doug Shepherd
- Barbara and Stephen Wallace
- Dave Fisher
- Zack Earp
- Councilmember Chuck Condor
- Councilmember Jim Perry
- Supervisor Karen Speigel
- Hubie Shipley
- Sheila Nebo
- Sandi Funk-Ennis
- George Swift
- Alan L. Stremieczny
- David and Kim Leonard
- Dwight Tate
- Chuck and Sally Beaty
- Roman Mickiewicz
- Adam and Allison Browning
- David Leonard
- Daryl and Julia Brock
- Grant Gauche
- Linda and Mike Terry
Help carry the tradition forward.
Ask about sponsorship Want to support the parade and meet the Riverside community? Ask the event team about sponsorship opportunities.