St. Joseph announces time and date for 2025 Veterans Day Parade
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The courage and patriotism of those who served in the armed forces will be honored once again through the streets of St. Joseph.
Officials with the city and the Joint Veterans Committee of Greater St. Joseph announced the Veterans Day Parade will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 in St. Joseph. Parade formation is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m.
The 2025 parade route will begin at 22nd and Frederick streets before making its way down to City Hall, a slight change from last year's route.
The parade will include units from JROTC and school bands from Central, Lafayette and Benton high schools.
A variety of different floats and vehicles will be featured with VFW units from the American Legion and Marine Corps League, as well as additional area veterans and law enforcement agencies.
Just as important, the parade also offers an opportunity to highlight or connect local veterans with support services or other benefits offered through local posts or organizations.
Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day in 1919 to mark the end of World War I. The day was later changed to Veterans Day in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to honor veterans of all wars.
