Published on September 02, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2026
VICTORVILLE, Calif. — The City of Victorville is seeking parade participants and local Veterans to honor during its 30th Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 11. Community members are encouraged to tell the City about Veterans they know and love to be recognized during the celebration; and local bands, marching groups, and organizations are invited to participate in the parade to honor our military heroes. The Parade Application and Veteran Information Form are now available on the City’s website at VictorvilleCA.gov/VeteransDay. The submission deadline is Oct. 12.
Victorville’s Veterans Day Celebration is planned for Nov. 11 at the corner of 7th Street & Forrest Avenue in Old Town Victorville. The parade will begin at the corner of 7th Street and Tracy Street at 9 a.m. and proceed to the corner of 7th Street and Forrest Avenue where the ceremony will immediately follow the conclusion of the parade.
During the Ceremony, the City will once again salute local military Veterans. Community members are invited to submit information about current and past military Veterans with any length of service that is active duty, reserve component, or National Guard with any U.S. military branch for this recognition. Information about the Veterans and their pictures will be included in the printed program and in tribute videos that will be shown during the Ceremony. The Veteran Information Form is available on the City’s website at VictorvilleCA.gov/VeteransDay.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. To learn how you can showcase your business at this community event while demonstrating your support for our nation's veterans, contact Lathresia Ballou at (760) 955-3306 or lballou@victorvilleca.gov. Questions can be directed to Public Information Officer, Sue Jones by phone at (760) 955-5028 or by email at VictorvilleVeteran@Victorvilleca.gov.
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