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VFW Post 9242 is inviting veterans, military organizations, community groups, businesses, families, and residents throughout San Benito County to participate in the 2026 Hollister Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
The annual parade will celebrate and honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation. Organizers encourage the community to come together for an afternoon of patriotism, remembrance, and appreciation for our veterans.
The parade will begin at 1:30 p.m., with participating units assembling at 12:30 p.m. at Haydon and Monterey Streets. The parade will proceed down San Benito Street, turn left onto 5th Street, and then turn left onto Monterey Street.
Community Participation Encouraged
A wide variety of parade entries are welcome, including:
- Veterans and military organizations
- Color and Honor Guards
- Community organizations
- Marching bands
- Floats and decorated vehicles
- Walkers
- Individual participants
- Equestrian units
- Other patriotic entries
All entries must be designed or decorated to honor veterans and/or Veterans Day or feature a patriotic theme.
Approximately 60 parade participants will be accepted, with priority given to military and veterans organizations. Applications and participants will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participants are also welcome to team up with another organization, business, family, or individual to create a joint parade entry.
Register to Participate
There are two ways to submit a parade entry:
Online Registration:
Complete the official 2026 Veterans Day Parade Google Form Registration:
2026 Veterans Day Parade Google Form Registration Form
Downloadable Application:
For those who prefer a printable application, a downloadable 2026 Veterans Day Parade Application Form is available here:
Download the 2026 Veterans Day Parade Application Form
Completed downloadable applications may be emailed to hollistervetsparade@gmail.com or mailed to:
VFW Post 9242
P.O. Box 99
Hollister, CA 95024
The deadline for parade entries is Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Participants with special requests, including those planning to display a Color Guard or Honor Guard or requesting a specific position in the parade, should make arrangements with the parade organizers in advance.
Honoring Veterans
The Veterans Day Parade provides the community with an opportunity to publicly recognize the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans.
To maintain the non-political and respectful nature of the event, participants will not be permitted to promote or degrade political affiliations or candidates, or display or distribute political slogans or materials during the parade.
Each parade unit will stop in front of the event stage, located in front of the Veterans Memorial Building, where its entry will be announced to the community.
Parade organizers encourage everyone to participate—whether by entering a float, vehicle, marching unit, or organization, or simply by lining the parade route with family and friends to show their support.
Come out, wave the flag, bring your family, and help VFW Post 9242 honor the men and women who served our country.
Parade Information
2026 Hollister Veterans Day Parade
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Parade begins: 1:30 p.m.
Participant assembly: 12:30 p.m.
Assembly location: Haydon & Monterey Streets
For questions regarding participation, contact Parade Co-Chairs:
Ryan Grimes:Â (408) 564-2521
Mike Canning:Â (831) 673-0414