Celebrate Veterans Day at Arlington’s Parade & Drone Show

Celebrate Veterans Day with the third annual Texas Veterans Day Parade in Arlington, honoring veterans and active-duty military members. The parade brings military units, veterans organizations, marching bands and community groups to Arlington’s Entertainment District, followed by a patriotic drone show.

Visitors can also explore military vehicle displays and a veterans services area with free resources for veterans and their families. Spectators are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

Date and time

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026

Parade begins at 5:30 p.m., with a patriotic drone show immediately afterward.

Volunteer shifts vary.

Location

Arlington Entertainment District

Arlington, TX 76011

Admission

Free and open to the public

Volunteer with JustServe

Want to help make the celebration happen? JustServe is helping connect community members with volunteer opportunities supporting the parade.

Roles include helping set up event areas, guiding parade entries into their lineup positions, directing volunteers and participants to parking, distributing flags, assisting with golf cart distribution and returns, and photographing or filming the event.

Volunteer opportunities are available Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 11. Shifts and locations vary by assignment. A staging volunteer orientation is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9–10:30 a.m.

Visit the JustServe project page at https://www.justserve.org/projects/7090cfbe-7a86-4ba6-8422-4c4c3a23cdd2 to learn more.

Volunteers should arrive 15 minutes before their selected shift for parking and check-in. Maps and location details will be sent during parade week.

Parade information: arlingtonvetdp.org

Volunteer registration must be completed through the volunteer signup link.