Join Us for Arkansas’s Largest Veterans Day Celebration at Chaffee Crossing

Join us Saturday, November 7, 2026, for the 14th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade in the Chaffee Crossing Historic District as we honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation.

This year’s theme celebrates America’s 250th anniversary by exploring America’s journey through a military lens, highlighting our nation’s military history and the role our armed forces continue to play today.

The celebration begins with the Veterans Honors Ceremony at 10:00 AM at the museum’s Veterans Memorial, followed by the Veterans Day Parade at noon. The parade will feature veterans, military vehicles, classic cars, community groups, patriotic displays, and more.

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Come be part of this community tribute. (register below)

• Participate by registering your float, group, or creative entry as soon as possible.

• Attend to show your support, wave your flags, and stand with our heroes.

• Volunteer to help make this event a wonderful success! (479) 651-9917

INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE PARADE EVENTS? FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW.