Veterans Day in Northeast Florida 2026: Parades, Ceremonies, and What's Free

Veterans Day lands on a Wednesday this year, which means a mid-week plan, some road closures, and a short list of places that offer something for veterans. Here's what I could confirm in Jacksonville, Flagler County, and St. Augustine.

The quick version

• Wed., Nov. 11, 10 a.m.: Flagler County Veterans Day Parade, downtown Bunnell. Ceremony about 11 a.m.
• Wed., Nov. 11, 11:01 a.m.: Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade, downtown. Free.
• Wed., Nov. 11, doors 9 a.m., ceremony 11 a.m.: Veterans Day Celebration, Anastasia Church, St. Augustine.
• Sun., Nov. 15, 7 to 9 p.m.: Americana 250 Concert, Anastasia Church. Free.

Jacksonville: Veterans Day Parade

The 2026 parade starts at 11:01 a.m. in downtown Jacksonville and is free and open to the public, according to the city's events page. The route is about 1.3 miles. It starts on Water Street in front of the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, heads east to Hogan Street, turns onto Bay Street, then goes to A. Philip Randolph Boulevard and ends at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.

The city suggests watching along Bay Street between Hogan Street and A. Philip Randolph Boulevard. Viewing is first-come, first-served. The page says more than 2,500 people take part each year.

Plan for the closures. Several downtown streets close at 7 a.m., and a much larger set (parts of Main Street, Riverside Avenue, and others) closes at 10 a.m. Street parking and meters on parts of Water, Hogan, Bay, and A. Philip Randolph are bagged on Nov. 10. The city lists no public parking lots, and closure times can change. Check its page the day before.

Flagler County: Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

The fourth annual Flagler County Veterans Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. in downtown Bunnell and travels east on Moody Boulevard to the Government Services Building. A ceremony begins at about 11 a.m. there, followed by a free lunch for veterans. Bunnell, Palm Coast, and Flagler Beach organize it with Flagler County. Organizers are aiming for 250 participating veterans to mark America's 250th anniversary, and residents are encouraged to line the route. The event page doesn't list parking, so give yourself extra time.

St. Augustine and Anastasia Island

Veterans Day Celebration at Anastasia Church (Wednesday, Nov. 11)

The Veterans Council of St. Johns County and the Military Officers Association of America, Ancient City Chapter host this remembrance at 1650 A1A South. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the ceremony starts at 11 a.m. Visit St. Augustine lists local veteran speakers, the St. Johns County Chamber Singers, and free onsite parking. Questions: 904-829-0381.

Americana 250 Concert (Sunday, Nov. 15)

A free concert of patriotic, jazz, and classical music at Anastasia Church, 7 to 9 p.m. Donations are accepted, and part of the proceeds supports Veterans Village.

What's free or discounted

• Castillo de San Marcos: The National Park Service lists Nov. 11 as a free entrance day for U.S. citizens and residents. Visit St. Augustine describes it as free for military with ID. Bring ID either way, and call 904-829-6506 for hours. Other fees, such as for special programs, may still apply.
• Old Town Trolley Tours: Visit St. Augustine lists free admission for military and first responders to the trolley tour, Old Jail, Oldest Store Museum, and Potter's Wax Museum.
• St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum: Per Visit St. Augustine, 10% off for veterans, and free for active military with ID plus up to three dependents.
• Red Boat Tours: Veterans ride free on Veterans Day on the noon Dolphin Odyssey or the 6 p.m. B.Y.O. Sunset Cruise, per the visitor bureau. Call 904-436-3566 to book.

These offers come from the visitor bureau's page. Confirm terms with each business.

Also listed in Jacksonville

The fun4firstcoastkids calendar also lists a Veterans Day skate at Community First Igloo (10 a.m. to noon, $12 with skate rental), a veterans event at Conner's A-Maize-ing Acres in Hilliard (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; see their site for prices), and a Veterans Roll Up Bowlathon (11 a.m. to 5 p.m., $11). Confirm with each organizer.

A few ways to plan it

• Choose one morning event. The Flagler parade (10 a.m.) and the Jacksonville parade (11:01 a.m.) overlap in practice, and St. Augustine's ceremony is at 11.
• Going to Jacksonville? Arrive before 10 a.m., before the main closures start.
• Bring ID if you're a veteran or service member planning to use an offer.
• Save Sunday, Nov. 15 for the free Americana 250 concert.

Bottom line

Three confirmed events, three counties, one Wednesday. Pick the one closest to you, check the details the day before, and bring a chair.

Know a Veterans Day ceremony in Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Fleming Island, or Palm Coast that isn't on this list? Send it my way and I'll add it.

Times, prices, and offers come from the organizers' and agencies' pages as of Nov. 4, 2026, and can change. Confirm with the linked sources before you go.