Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade

10/14/2026

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10/14/2026

FIFTH ANNUAL SALUTE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN VETERANS - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 | 1:00-3:00 P.M.

Following the Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade, the community is invited to the 5th Annual Salute to African American Veterans at the Hannah Block Historic USO- Community Arts Center.

This year's program will remember Black veterans who passed away in 2026, share the story of Wilmington's USO for African American service members during WWII, and honor veterans whose military tribute banners were erected during the year.

The celebration begins at 1:00 p.m. and concludes at 3:00 p.m. with food and refreshments.

The program is co-sponsored by the Wilmington African American Community Remembrance Project and the City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation Department.

Tim Pinnick of the Wilmington African American
Community Remembrance Project will serve as host.

10/14/2026

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy!

Today we celebrate the Sailors who protect ports and seas across the globe with honor.

Fair winds and following seas. ⚓🇺🇸

10/10/2026

Thanks to Chester M. Biggs, Jr - Edward C. Kramer American Legion Post 545 for its donation to the Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade. The parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in downtown Wilmington.

10/05/2026

Hoping to see you at this year's Veteran's Day Parade!

📅 Date: November 7th 2026
📍 Location: Downtown on 3rd Street, traveling from Hanover Street to Market Street.
🕘 Start Time: Pre-show to begin at 10 a.m. on Third Street in front of City Hall. Parade to begin at 11 a.m.

For more information please visit https://www.sencveteransparade.com/veterans-parade

09/10/2026

With LEGO – We just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

09/02/2026

Congratulations, Dean! Thank you for your LEGO salute to veterans and the Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade.

06/25/2026

Show your support for veterans and the Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade by shopping our Bonfire site. There you’ll find veteran- and parade-themed T-shirts, hoodies, coffee cups and more.

Check out SENC Veterans Parade on Bonfire and shop official merchandise today! Featuring limited edition custom apparel, printed with care in the USA just for you.

06/25/2026

Veterans and veteran-related organizations are encouraged to sign up now to participate in this fall’s Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade. Details and registration information are available at

Join us as we honor the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans with a patriotic parade through the heart of our community. Register to march, become a sponsor, or volunteer to make this event unforgettable.

06/19/2026

Retired USMC Major James Capers was awarded the Medal of Honor on Thursday for his actions during the Vietnam War. Capers recently served as grand marshal for the Southeast NC Veterans Parade.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Capers receives the Medal of Honor from the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, during an award ceremony at the White House, Washington, D.C., June 18, 2026. Maj. Capers received the nation’s...