Join The City of Murrieta for its 23rd Annual Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, November 11, throughout downtown Murrieta.
The event will kick off at 10 a.m. with the singing of the national anthem, followed by a potential military flyover. The parade will commence on Washington Avenue and conclude at Town Square Park, featuring the Rotary’s Field of Honor.
Selected by Mayor Cindy Warren, this year’s grand marshal is Colonel Bryan M. Bailey.
The city invites the community to line the streets with patriotism uniting for veterans. Groups, businesses, and organizations that would participate in the parade can visit MurrietaCA.Gov/Events for more information.
The parade will conclude at Town Square Park, where more than 2,000 full-sized American flags will be displayed
at the Rotary’s Field of Honor, honoring both local and national heroes. The Field of Honor will be displayed from Saturday, November 8, through Saturday, November 15.
The city is collecting items for care packages for deployed troops and will have MilVet donation boxes along the parade route. In addition to this meaningful effort, the city is in friendly competition with the City of Temecula to collect the most items for these care packages. The most requested items include puzzle books, playing cards, small games, stress balls, Beef jerky, microwavable meals, soups, protein bars, candy, nuts, single-serve drink mixes, disposable razors, body wash, gel deodorant, medicated foot powder, hand wipes, and unscented baby wipes.
“The Veterans Day Parade is immensely meaningful to me because veterans hold a cherished place in my heart. My husband, who is watching over me, dedicated years serving our country as a lieutenant in the US Navy, and I believe our brave men and women deserve not only recognition but heartfelt appreciation for their sacrifices,” Mayor Warren shared. “This event is a powerful testament to the deep respect and support the residents of Murrieta have for our armed forces. I am truly honored to take part in this celebration by selecting this year’s grand marshal.”
