The City of Prescott, in a statement released on August 1st, has confirmed the 2024 Veterans Day Parade will take place in Downtown Prescott on Monday, November 11th. The event is set to commence with opening ceremonies at 10:30 am at the intersection of Cortez St. and Union St., followed by the parade at 11:00 a.m. This year's parade, themed "Protecting Our Country…Serving Our Communities- Honoring Our Veteran First Responders," aims to recognize the dual roles played by veterans who have also served as first responders.
Veterans, community members, and organizations interested in participating can enter the parade in one of seven competitive categories, with spaces for Non-Profit Organizations, Fraternal/Military Organizations, Motorized Groups, Music, Marching Units, Hospital entries by veterans, and Commercial/Business entities. Each category will produce a first-place winner and, all entrants will also compete for the 'Best Overall' award. Applications to join the Prescott Veterans Day commemoration are open to the public and free, however, they must be submitted by October 23, before 5:00 p.m.
To acquire more details concerning the application process, interested parties can access the forms and further information on the parade by visiting the City of Prescott's official website. The site, provides extensive materials for those looking to participate or attend.
As a tradition, the Veterans Day Parade in Prescott is an inclusive event, meaning that all people, regardless of background or affiliation, are welcome to take part. In a gesture that underscores the inclusive nature of the celebration, the City reiterates that there will be no charges levied for participating. For those keen to secure a spot in any of the parade categories, the relevant application documents are available at this link provided by the city's announcement.
