Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 | 9:30 AM

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Emporia: The Founding City of Veterans Day!

Join us for the 73rd Emporia Veterans Day Parade as we come together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country!

Did you know Veterans Day has its roots right here in Emporia? In 1953, Emporian Alvin J. King proposed changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day to recognize veterans of all wars and conflicts. With the help of fellow Emporian Congressman Ed Rees, the idea became a reality when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the legislation in 1954.

Today, Emporia proudly carries on that legacy, and we invite our entire community to be part of this special tradition!

November 11

Veterans Breakfast 
Presbyterian Manor, 2300 Industrial Road
7:00 am to 9:00 am
RSVP by Nov 7 to (620) 205-1214 or email:
aheberling@pmma.org

Veterans Day Parade
Commercial Street, 4th Ave – 12th Ave
9:30 am

Veterans Memorial Service
All Veterans Memorial
931 S Commercial St. at 11:00 am

Veterans Luncheon (open to the public)
American Legion Post 5, 2921 W. 12th Ave.
Time: Noon to 3:00 pm
Ham & Beans, Chicken & Noodles, Drinks & Dessert

Want to be in the parade?

We’d love to have you! Find the parade entry form below and join us in celebrating the veterans who have given so much for our freedom.