Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade, presented by The Historic Trust, is Monday Nov. 11, and the American Legion invites veterans to a luncheon after the parade

The Historic Trust is inviting the community to celebrate and show support for veterans in the region by attending the 36th Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade at Fort Vancouver National Site. The parade, which will be held rain or shine, starts at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. 

After the parade, veterans can enjoy a soup or salad lunch at the American Legion Smith-Reynolds Post 14 along with the Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.

The parade begins at the east end of Officers Row at East Reserve Street and Evergreen Blvd. The route continues around the Fort Vancouver National Site, ending on 5^th Street past the Pearson Air Museum. Annually, it attracts more than 75 entries, with approximately 1,500 individuals marching or riding in the parade. 

Past participants include veterans’ service organizations representing all branches of the service, local high school marching bands, college and high school ROTC groups, youth groups from throughout the region, equestrian units, and military and civilian vehicle collector clubs. The parade will be broadcast on CVTV. 

The Historic Trust is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a vibrant community that preserves and celebrates its rich history while shaping its legacy for the future. The mission of the Trust is to inspire civic pride and economic vitality through education, preservation, and celebration of our community’s history. 

The luncheon will take place at the American Legion Post 14, located at 4607 NE St. James Road in Vancouver from noon to 3 p.m. The menu will include potato soup, ham sandwiches, and cake for dessert. Veterans can enjoy the meal free of charge with proof of veteran status. Non-veterans and members of the public are welcome for a $5 fee.

“The men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces make or have made sacrifices every day to ensure that Americans continue to enjoy the freedoms that we hold so dear,” said John Wallace, Commander of Post 14. “This event is just one of the ways that we’re able to honor veterans, military, and their families.”