Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony Fullerton

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Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Hillcrest Park Great Lawn, 1200 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA

Join the City of Fullerton Parks & Recreation Department for the 2025 Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony, honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.

The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. at Harbor Blvd. and Ellis Place, marching north along Harbor Boulevard and concluding at the Hillcrest Park Great Lawn.

At 10:00 a.m., the Veterans Day Ceremony will take place next to the Fullerton War Memorial, featuring:

• Patriotic performances by vocalist Haley Copello

• Wreath placements honoring those who served

• Gun salute by the Fullerton Police Department

• “Taps” performed in remembrance of fallen heroes

This year’s keynote speaker is Captain Nelson Laracuente, Commander of Able Company, 1st Battalion, 160th Infantry Regiment. Since enlisting in 2015, CPT Laracuente has served in a variety of leadership roles, both domestically and overseas. He brings with him a deep commitment to “put Soldiers first” and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education at USC.

The event is free and open to the public. All community members are invited to attend and pay tribute to those who have defended our nation’s freedom.

Parade Participants:
Veterans wishing to march should arrive by 8:00 a.m. at the 124 Ellis Place Parking Lot. Marchers must be able to maintain a regular walking cadence for approximately half a mile. Please note:

• No children or pets are permitted in the parade.

• Only official flags carried by JROTC units are allowed; banners are not permitted.

• For safety, pets are not allowed at the ceremony or parade.

For more information, contact the Fullerton Parks & Recreation Special Events Team at (714) 738-6587.