Cape Canaveral Veterans Groups to Host 2nd Annual Parade, BBQ November 8

Veterans and parade participants eat free

BREVARD COUNTY • CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – As a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who have served, VFW Post #10131 and American Legion Post #359 have partnered to host Cape Canaveral’s second annual Veterans Day Parade and Community BBQ on Saturday, November 8.

The event is designed to honor local veterans, provide a sense of community, and offer a day of patriotic celebration for all residents.

The celebration will kick off with a parade starting at 11:11 a.m. from Cape View Elementary and concluding at Veterans Memorial Park on Taylor Avenue.

The community is invited to line the route along Orange Avenue to cheer on the marching band, local service organizations, scout troops, classic cars, and, most importantly, our honored veterans.

Following the parade, a Community BBQ will take place at Xeriscape Park on Taylor Avenue beginning at approximately 12 noon.

The event will feature hot dogs and hamburgers for purchase, live music, vendors, family activities, and a brief recognition ceremony to thank our local heroes officially. Veterans and parade participants eat free.

“Veterans Day is an opportunity for the entire Cape Canaveral community to pause and show our gratitude for the service and sacrifice of our veterans,” said Mayor Pro Tem and long-time VFW Volunteer, Mickie Kellum.

“We invite everyone—veterans, active-duty military, their families, and civilians—to join us for this day of respectful remembrance and fellowship.”

Event Details:
• WHAT: Veterans Day Parade and Community BBQ
• WHEN: Saturday, November 8
• PARADE START: 11:11 a.m. at Cape View Elementary, 8440 Rosalind Ave, Cape Canaveral. Route will proceed east on Washington Avenue, then south on Orange Avenue.

• BBQ & CEREMONY: 12 – 3 p.m. at Xeriscape Park on Taylor Avenue
• COST: The event and BBQ are free and open to the public.

Local veterans who wish to participate in the parade are encouraged to arrive at the starting location at 9:30 a.m.

Organizations or businesses wanting to take part in the parade must register in advance and should contact VFW Post #10131 via email at: VFWPost10131@gmail.com.

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