2026 event schedule

2026 City of Gallup Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony - "Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Families"

The 2026 City of Gallup Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11. The parade and ceremonial events are hosted annually by the City of Gallup to honor military veterans.

Laying of Wreaths: 10:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest Veterans Cemetery, 390 11th Street.
Parade Line-Up: 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Gurley Collision Center, 901 West Aztec Avenue.
Veterans Day Parade: 11:00 a.m. The parade travels east on Aztec Avenue, from 8th Street to to the Downtown Courthouse Square.
Veterans Day Ceremony: 11:30 a.m. at the Downtown Courthouse Square, 215 West Aztec Avenue, immediately following the parade.

Online Parade Entry Form

Veterans Day Parade Map & Road Closures

Parade Participant Registration

Entry Deadline: Friday, Nov 6
Online Registration: https://tinyurl.com/GallupVeteransDayParade
Contact: dsantillanes@gallupnm.gov

Parade and ceremony details

Parade route: The parade proceeds along Aztec Avenue, offering a central downtown location for spectators. Best viewing spots along Aztec Ave, lawn chair/seating policies, restroom locations, and nearby family-friendly dining options open on the holiday.
Ceremony location: The post-parade ceremony takes place at the Courthouse Square, which features a Veterans' Memorial with monuments dedicated to veterans from McKinley County.
Hosted by: The events are sponsored by the City of Gallup and coordinated with local veteran organizations.