Nov 11 · 2:00 PM–5:30 PM Eastern
79th National Veterans Day Parade
Birmingham, AL · A longstanding downtown parade recognizing military veterans and public service.
Cost: Free to watch, per Alabama Tourism's 2026 listing.
Who: No spectator age restriction listed.
Registration: Spectators do not use the parade-entry form. Participating organizations register by Oct. 31; check the route and street closures.
Before traveling: Alabama observes Central Time, one hour behind Georgia. Plan for the time change.
All times are Central (one hour behind Georgia).
Source checked Oct 12
Location, planning notes & source
Where: Downtown Birmingham parade route · Downtown Birmingham, AL; consult the organizer's route before choosing a viewing spot.
National Veterans Day Foundation · organizer; Alabama Tourism · admission · organizer details
Visit date: Nov 11 · 2:00 PM–5:30 PM Eastern