Thousands of people are expected to line the street and watch the annual Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade hosted by the City of Jacksonville on Monday.
The parade begins at 11 a.m. and will include more than 4,000 participants ranging from grand marshals, senior military officials, active-duty and retired military, veterans groups, local high school marching bands, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units and even more.
Here's what you need to know about the parade:
2018 Parade Route
The parade route will begin at TIAA Bank Field. The route will continue down Bay Street to Newnan Street, follow to Independent Street (which turns in to Water Street) and will end at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
Click here to view the parade route.
Viewing Areas
Parade watchers are encouraged to show their support by wearing red, white and blue, as well as by waving flags, banners and signs. The parade can be viewed from multiple places along Bay Street, from A. Philip Randolph to Newnan Street, near the Jacksonville Landing, and along Water Street.
Show your patriotic pride!
Those watching the parade are encouraged to show their support by wearing red, white and blue as well as waving flags, banners and signs as the parade participants go by. Don your favorite RED, WHITE and BLUE attire and show your American pride! Wear your favorite patriotic colors, raise your American Flag high and show the nation how Jacksonville honors and celebrates our military community!
Street Closures
Expect the streets around the parade route to close prior to the event. In the past, closures began as early as 10:15 a.m.
