By Brandon House, REALTOR®
Quick answer: Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, November 11. The biggest parade near Oklahoma City is in Midwest City at 10 a.m. on Douglas Blvd. Moore holds a ceremony at 10 a.m., Del City at Patriot Park, and Edmond at 4:30 p.m. Norman's parade moves to a Sunday so families can come.
Veterans Day falling on a Wednesday splits the metro's events in two: the ones held on the day itself, and the ones moved to a weekend. If you only check one calendar, you'll miss half of them. Here's the whole lineup with times, routes and the road closures that catch people off guard.
As a Navy veteran, this is one of my favorite weeks of the year in Oklahoma. Pick one, bring the kids, and say thank you to somebody in uniform.
Veterans Day 2026 parades and ceremonies near OKC
When | Event | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Sun., Nov. 8 (expected), 2 p.m. | Norman Veterans Day Parade & Memorial Ceremony | Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Ave., Norman | Free |
Wed., Nov. 11, 10 a.m. | Midwest City Veterans Day Parade | SE 15th, Douglas Blvd. and Reno Ave. | Free |
Wed., Nov. 11, 10–11 a.m. | Moore Veterans Day Ceremony | Veterans Memorial Park, 1900 SE 4th St., Moore | Free |
Wed., Nov. 11 | Del City Veterans Day Ceremony | Patriot Park, 4505 SE 15th St., Del City | Free |
Wed., Nov. 11, 4:30 p.m. | Edmond Veterans Day Celebration | Stephenson Park Pavilion, downtown Edmond | Free |
Sun., Nov. 15, 2 p.m. | Veterans Day 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run | Mitch Park (Santa Fe entrance), Edmond | $20–$35 |
Midwest City Veterans Day Parade 2026: the big one
The Midwest City Veterans Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. It's the largest Veterans Day parade in the Oklahoma City metro, right in Tinker's backyard. Look for marching bands, military vehicles, floats, Shriners and a flyover.
Route: east on SE 15th from Century Blvd., north on Douglas Blvd. to Reno Ave., then west on Reno to Morris McGee Drive.
Road closures: last year every road on the route closed at 9:30 a.m. Park early near Joe B. Barnes Regional Park and walk in.
For veterans: you're invited to sit on the reviewing stage at Eastside Church of Christ, 915 S. Douglas Blvd. Last year an ASL interpreter was at the stage. Route map and details
Norman Veterans Day Parade 2026: the Sunday option
Norman holds its parade on a Sunday on purpose. Schools don't close for Veterans Day, so a weekend lets families come. Last year it was the Sunday before Veterans Day, which points to Sunday, Nov. 8 this year, though the city hasn't confirmed it yet.
The parade starts at 2 p.m. and stays inside Reaves Park, winding from the softball complex lot off East Timberdell to the Cleveland County Veterans Memorial. The memorial ceremony follows from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Expect classic cars and military vehicles. City of Norman event page
Moore Veterans Day Ceremony 2026: short and quiet
Moore's ceremony runs 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial Park, 1900 SE 4th St. It's shorter and calmer than a parade, a good fit for older veterans or anyone who'd rather skip the crowd. It overlaps with Midwest City's parade, so you'll pick one. City of Moore listing
Del City Veterans Day Ceremony 2026: Patriot Park
Del City holds a Veterans Day ceremony every Nov. 11 at Patriot Park, on the east lawn of the Del City Community Center at 4505 SE 15th St. The park is home to several veterans memorials, including a Women Veterans Monument dedicated on Veterans Day 2014. It's a few minutes from the Midwest City route. Del City Veterans Day
Edmond Veterans Day Celebration 2026: after work
Edmond's celebration starts at 4:30 p.m., the only Veterans Day event in the metro you can catch after a workday. Last year's ceremony at the Stephenson Park Pavilion included a Jr. ROTC color guard and a musket salute, followed by booths from the VFW, American Legion, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs and National Guard family programs. If you have benefits questions, this is the one to attend. Edmond History Museum
Bonus: Veterans Day 5K in Edmond (Nov. 15)
The Veterans Day 5K is Sunday, Nov. 15, at Mitch Park in Edmond. Military entry is cheaper, the one-mile fun run is family- and stroller-friendly, and proceeds benefit the 100Fore22 Foundation, which supports veterans and first responders. Registration
Which Veterans Day event near OKC should you go to?
- Want the full parade experience: Midwest City, Wednesday at 10 a.m.
- Kids in school, or you work weekdays: Norman's Sunday parade or the Edmond 5K.
- Can only make it after work: Edmond at 4:30 p.m.
- Prefer something short and quiet: Moore or Del City.
Why Midwest City goes all out: life next to Tinker AFB
Tinker Air Force Base sits right next door, and a big share of Midwest City's neighbors either serve there now or retired from there. On Veterans Day, the whole town turns out.
If the parade has you thinking about putting down roots near base, start with my guide to where military families actually live when they PCS to Tinker. Your VA home loan is one of the best benefits you earned, and my 2026 guide to buying with a VA loan in Oklahoma City and Norman walks through how it works here. If you have a 100% disability rating, read what 100% disabled veteran benefits mean for your home in Oklahoma, including the property tax exemption many veterans don't know they qualify for.
Thinking about using your VA benefit this year? I'm a Navy veteran, and I've been on your side of that paperwork. Send me a message or call (405) 626-1911, and I'll walk you through what you qualify for in Midwest City, Norman, Moore or anywhere in the metro. No pressure, just answers.
Veterans Day 2026 in Oklahoma: FAQ
When is Veterans Day 2026?
Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, November 11. Midwest City, Moore, Del City and Edmond hold their events that day. Norman holds its parade on a Sunday.
When is the Veterans Day parade near Oklahoma City?
The largest is the Midwest City Veterans Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Norman's parade is expected Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. in Reaves Park.
What time is the Midwest City Veterans Day parade?
It starts at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Last year, roads on the route closed at 9:30 a.m., so arrive early.
Where is the Midwest City Veterans Day parade route?
The route runs east on SE 15th from Century Blvd., north on Douglas Blvd. to Reno Ave., then west on Reno to Morris McGee Drive.
When is the Norman Veterans Day parade in 2026?
Norman holds its parade and memorial ceremony at Reaves Park on the Sunday before Veterans Day, starting at 2 p.m. That points to Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026; check the city's page for confirmation.
Can veterans be recognized at the parade?
Yes. In Midwest City, veterans are invited to sit on the reviewing stage at Eastside Church of Christ, 915 S. Douglas Blvd. Norman's ceremony at Reaves Park honors veterans right after its parade.
Are Veterans Day events in OKC free?
The parades and ceremonies in Midwest City, Norman, Moore, Del City and Edmond are all free. The Edmond Veterans Day 5K charges an entry fee, with a military discount.
Thinking about buying a home in Oklahoma?
If you served, your VA loan can get you into a home with $0 down and no PMI. If you’re rated 100% permanent and total, Oklahoma also waives the property tax on your primary home. I’m a veteran and a REALTOR®, and I put everything in one place: VA loan guide for Oklahoma City and Norman.
