2018 Veterans Day Parade Theme
Special Salute to WWI Veterans-the war that changed the world 

This year's parade theme, "A Special Salute to WWI Veterans - a war that changed the world”. The effects of World War I drastically altered the global map and changed the course of history.  The Great War caused political, economic and social changes for the United States., elevating its position in the world as a military and industrial leader. At the eleventh-hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, World War I ended. Even though the war ended a century ago, soldiers who died there still deserve their moment of remembrance.


2018 GRAND MARSHAL - TBD

Veterans Day Parade:
MISSION

The Boise Veterans Day Parade Committee plans, organizes, and conducts a Veterans Day Parade in Boise, Idaho, annually on the first Saturday before November 11, in order to recognize sacrifices and honor the service of all Armed Forces veterans of the United States of America, and heighten community understanding and appreciation of the value of military service to the nation.

INTENT

The Boise Veterans Day Parade Committee’s intent is to honor veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, by extending written invitations to all military organizations and veterans organizations, and selected universities, colleges, high schools, junior high schools, and youth and civic organizations from all communities in the Boise Area, who, on their agreement to adhere to the parade theme and other parade regulations established by the committee, will be encouraged to enter marching bands and/or other appropriate marching or vehicle units in the parade so that through their participation in the parade and support of the parade theme they will honor the service and sacrifice of both serving members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, and at the same time heighten community awareness of the value of military service to the nation.​

PARADE DAY & ROUTE

The 2018 parade is planned to start at 9:45 AM on Saturday, November 3rd in downtown Boise. A special opening ceremony will begin at 9:30 on the Idaho State Capital steps. PLEASE NOTE: The start time may change depending on television broadcast schedules. The parade route starts at 10th and Jefferson. It proceeds East on Jefferson to 4th Street, turns south on Bannock, and goes West to 11th Street.​

SUPPORTING THE PARADE

There are three ways to support the parade: (1) View the parade as a spectator; (2) Volunteer to work with the parade committee, especially on parade day; (3) Make a monetary contribution to the parade committee. The committee must pay for various services required of all special events by the City of Boise. Those services include procuring liability insurance, barrier security to ensure the safety of the parade area, portable toilets, and trash disposal. Additionally, the committee has various administrative expenses such as providing certificates to parade participants, vehicle signage, postage, and some advertising expenses. For more information on how you can help, visit the Sponsorship page. 
 
The Veterans Day Parade Committee is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, which means that donations are tax deductible for donors. The committee is registered with the Idaho Secretary of State as an incorporated non-profit organization. Neither commercial nor political advertising is permitted in the parade. 
"The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude." 
Jeff Miller