Surprise will hold its annual Veterans Day parade from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 11, along Bullard Avenue between Paradise and Tierra Buena lanes.
The route runs through the Surprise Recreation Campus area. The city lists the campus at 15960 N. Bullard Ave. and says the procession will include community floats, bands and dancers.
The event gives residents a local way to recognize military veterans while bringing a two-hour public gathering to central Surprise.
Route and timing
The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Bullard Avenue. The city’s official event page and fall recreation guide place the route between Paradise Lane and Tierra Buena Lane.
Residents traveling near the recreation campus should allow additional time. The city’s announcement does not provide a separate parking plan or exact road-closure schedule, so drivers should check the Surprise transportation page for any late changes before leaving.
As of Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service forecast called for sunny conditions in Surprise on Veterans Day, with a high near 84 degrees. Current conditions and updates are available on the West Valley Post Surprise weather page.
City offices closed for the holiday
Surprise city offices are scheduled to close Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. Residents with city business should check department-specific holiday hours before visiting.
The city describes itself as an Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer and City, a designation from the Arizona Coalition for Military Families. Additional parade updates are available through the city’s official event page.
Featured image: Original West Valley Post editorial illustration generated with artificial intelligence. It is representative and does not depict the actual 2026 parade, participants or route.
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