Coconut Grove Veterans Day Parade is Friday

The Coconut Grove Veterans Day Parade and Celebration will be Friday, November 10. The parade is held in honor of and to show thanks to all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. American Legion Post 182, the primary host of the event, was founded in 1946 and has been having an annual celebration for more than 20 years.

This event includes a Memorial remembrance ceremony at Historic Charlotte Jane Memorial Cemetery; a parade through Coconut Grove; and a community gathering with guest speakers at Elizabeth Virrick Park. Lunch is provided for paraders, attendees, and anyone who comes in need. No one is charged to participate in or view the event.

This is the only City of Miami sponsored Veterans Day Parade. With the involvement of organizations and performers throughout Miami-Dade and neighboring counties, the celebration is a large music and food filled event for the entire South Florida community.

9:30 am – Memorial Remembrance Ceremony at Charlotte Jane Memorial Cemetery, 3650 Charles Avenue.

11:15 am – Parade through Coconut Grove to Elizabeth Virrick Park. The parade will start at Main Highway and Commodore Plaza, go up Commodore to Grand Avenue, then head down Grand Avenue to Douglas Road, then onto Percival Avenue and ending up at Elizabeth Virrick Park.

Guest Speakers and Refreshments at Elizabeth Virrick Park, 3255 Plaza Street will immediately follow the parade.