About this Event
Okaloosa County America 250 Veterans and Patriots Grand Parade
Get ready, Okaloosa County! The Okaloosa County America 250 Veterans and Patriots Grand Parade is set to be one of the largest and most patriotic events in our country’s history as we honor 250 years of freedom, resilience, and the American spirit.
We are thrilled to announce that Crestview native and Speedskater Olympian Mia Manganello will be one of our Grand Marshals!
Event Details:
The parade will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Main Street in downtown Crestview. There will also be a rain date of November 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. as a back-up date.
This unforgettable celebration will feature a spectacular grand parade filled with vibrant floats, marching bands, veterans tributes, community organizations, cultural groups, and special guest appearances. Families will line the streets as red, white, and blue fill the air in a powerful display of unity and pride. We would also love to see you in your favorite patriotic gear or colonial attire!
The celebration will include live entertainment, food trucks, patriotic vendors, and a high-energy atmosphere, bringing the entire community together. From honoring our nation’s history to celebrating the future, this milestone event will showcase the heart and spirit of Okaloosa County.
Join us as we make history together and celebrate 250 years of America, bigger, bolder, and more united than ever before!
This event is brought to you by: The America 250, Okaloosa County America 250 Commission, Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, City of Crestview, Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners, Okaloosa County League of Cities, and Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
We are also looking for volunteers who can help us make this celebration a success. Volunteers can sign up here: https://loom.ly/vRbRlqU.
For questions, please contact the City of Crestview's Special Events Coordinator, Melissa Carter at [email protected].
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Saturday, November 7, 2026, Okaloosa County America 250 Veterans and Patriots
Info: Our Okaloosa County America 250 Veterans and Patriots Grand Parade with tons of Throws!! Featuring the Okaloosa County America 250th Grande Parade and Celebration!
Event venue & nearby stays
Main Street, Main Street, Crestview, United States
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