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City of Philadelphia 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade and Festival

Sunday, November 5, 2023

11:30 AM-3:30 PM

The 9th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade will be held on Sunday,November 5th, 2023 at 12 PM. With more than 150 organizations involving over 7,000 participants and 30 Veteran Service Organizations, the Philadelphia Veterans Parade is always a celebration to remember. The Veterans Festival takes place during the parade on Market Street between 3rd and 5th Streets and continues until 3:30 PM. The Veterans Festival is a fun and family-friendly atmosphere where veterans and family members can gain access to resources ranging from job recruitment to healthcare benefits and service providers, to educational opportunities, financial assistance and workshops. The Festival also includes numerous Food Trucks and activities for all to enjoy! If you cannot attend, the parade is televised on Channel 6. Want to walk in the parade with fellow Dragons? Get a commemorative t-shirt! Please sign up by November 1st so we can keep you posted on all important event details (specific line up /arrival location, weather etc.) REGISTER HERE: https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1S5wbWnPT1cNMy2 We will meet up at the Corner Bakery on 17th and JFK Blvd. to organize our team behind our Drexel banner no later than 11:30AM Attire: Comfortable walking shoes, warm long sleeve if needed, casual pants/nice jeans/shorts/skirt etc. and we will provide a Drexel t-shirt. Want to walk in the parade with fellow Dragons? Get a commemorative t-shirt! Please sign up by November 1st so we can keep you posted on all important event details (specific line up /arrival location, weather etc.) REGISTER HERE: https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1S5wbWnPT1cNMy2 We will meet up at the Corner Bakery on 17th and JFK Blvd. to organize our team behind our Drexel banner no later than 11:30AM Attire: Comfortable walking shoes, warm long sleeve if needed, casual pants/nice jeans/shorts/skirt etc. and we will provide a Drexel t-shirt.