Veterans Day Parade
On Friday, November 11, Mayor Stein and the City Council will honor the courageous men and women of the armed forces at the Mary Esther Annual Veterans Day Parade. The theme of this year's event is "Honoring All Who Served". We have several new additions this year, including food trucks and kids activities. Event festivities start at 11:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m.
Parade
The parade kicks off at 1:00 p.m. on Page Bacon Road and will proceed east, turning right on Mary Esther Boulevard, right on Hollywood Boulevard, ending at the southwest entrance to the Santa Rosa Mall. To participate, please complete and return the Parade Application to parade@cityofmaryesther.com. Registered participants will be listed below one week prior to the event.
| Honor Guard Parade Grand Marshal Mary Esther City Officials VFW 7674 Kiwanis Kids Liza Jackson “Marching Lions” Air Force Security Forces Melvin Odum/1929 Mercedes EOD Hurlburt American Legend Riders Little Adventures FWBHS Viking Marching Band Girl Scout Troops Fernweh Coffee Roastery David Tagert/1926 Model T Coupe | Drill Sergeants Army Recruiter Navy Recruiter Marine Recruiter Air Force Recruiter US Coast Guard STA Destin Kappa Epsilon Pi Military Sorority Brite Starz Dance Studio Sunset Vettes of NWF 501st Legion/Parjai Squad Bounce Party Playzone Cumulus Radio Station Van Northwest FL Military Officers Assoc. AFSOC 1 SOW Charlie AFSOC 1 SOW Fire Truck | Mary Esther Community Garden Jacobs POW/MIA Remembrance Jon Paul McDonald Ocean City/Wright Fire Department Okaloosa County SO Mounted Posse Santa Rosa Beach SO Mounted Posse Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club Playground Corvette Club Cub Scout Pack 528 Shriners |
Grand Marshal
Colonel Allison Black has been named Grand Marshal of the parade. Colonel Black is the commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida. She is responsible for preparing Air Force special operations forces for worldwide missions in support of joint and coalition special operations.
Food Trucks
Food trucks and a dining tent will be located in the parking lot in front of the former JCPenney building. The following vendors have registered:
- Cheesus
- Dippin' Dots
- Emerald Coast Kettle Corn
- Okaloosa Donuts
- Tiana's Lunch Box
- Tonie's Gumbo House
- Raman Filipino Foodtruck
- Coats Pizza and Pinoy
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please review and return the Food Truck Vendor Application to parade@cityofmaryesther.com.
Kids Activities and Booths
Kids activities and booths will also be located in the parking lot in front of the former JCPenney building. All activities are provided free of charge and include:
- Face painting
- Bounce house and slide
- Climbing wall
- City of Mary Esther Library
- U.S. Army Recruiting
- Ocean City/Wright Fire Department
- Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office K-9 Unit