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• The Veterans Day Parade will be held in Downtown Prescott on Thursday, November 11
• Theme: Honoring World War II Veterans - A Grateful Nation Salutes the Greatest Generation
• There is no fee to enter
• Last day to enter is Friday, October 22
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You can be in the 2021 Veterans Day Parade

PRESCOTT, AZ  (October 20, 2021) - The City of Prescott is excited to announce that the 2021 Veterans Day Parade will be held in Downtown Prescott on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Opening ceremonies will take place at 10:30am on the stage at the intersection of Cortez St. and Union St., with parade beginning at 11:00am. 

This year’s parade theme is:  Honoring World War II Veterans- A Grateful Nation Salutes the Greatest Generation. The City of Prescott is inviting parade entrants from the community to compete in seven categories this year.  Each entry category will have a first palace winner and all entries will compete for a Best overall award. The categories are:

•  Fraternal or Military Organizations
•  Motorized Groups
•  Music 
•  Marching Units
•  Hospital entries by Veterans
•  Non-Profit Organizations
•  Commercial / Business

There is no fee to enter, and application forms and rules can be found on the Recreation Services section of the City website, under the Programs and Special Events tab, or entering this link in your web browser: http://www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-events/programs-special-events/special-events/ 

Individuals, businesses and groups interested in participating in the parade are asked to return your entry form no later than October 22, 2021, to assure proper staging and information prior to the event.  Applications can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or delivered to 824 E. Gurley at the Grace Sparkes Activity Center (Old Armory). Please direct questions or completed applications to Michelle Stacy-Schroeder, Recreation Services Manager, at 928-777-1552.