Montgomery County Honors Veterans With Parade

More than 100 parade entries and a wreath-laying ceremony marked Veterans Day in downtown Clarksville.

Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Civic

Granite memorial with a green wreath at its base, flanked by American flags under overcast autumn light on a tree-lined Clarksville street. — Montgomery County honored veterans Saturday with a parade of more than 100 entries and a wreath-laying led by Congressman Matt Van Epps and Mayor Wes Golden in downtown Clarksville. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Montgomery County held its annual Veterans Day Celebration and Parade in downtown Clarksville on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The event recognized the sacrifices of veterans and their families and featured more than 100 parade entries.

Why it matters

The celebration honors men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces and gives Clarksville residents a shared occasion to recognize their service. Local leaders' participation underscores the county's ongoing commitment to its veteran community.

The annual parade drew more than 100 entries, according to the event's reported participation. No attendance figure or prior-year comparison was provided.

The players

Matt Van Epps

Matt Van Epps is a congressman and Army veteran who served as a helicopter pilot during deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Wes Golden

Wes Golden is the Mayor of Montgomery County, Tennessee.

Hector Santos

Hector Santos is the director of the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization.

The details

Hector Santos, director of the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization, delivered welcoming remarks to open the ceremony. Congressman Matt Van Epps and Mayor Wes Golden then took part in a ceremonial wreath-laying honoring veterans.

Saturday, November 7, 2026: Veterans Day Celebration and Parade held downtown Clarksville.

Seasonal Patterns

Veterans Day is observed each November 11 as a federal holiday honoring U.S. armed forces veterans, and Montgomery County's annual parade is one of its recurring local observances. The Saturday event falls in the same November window as the national holiday.

Residents can attend downtown Clarksville events of this kind to see the parade and ceremony in person. The celebration is held in a public downtown location open to community members.

The takeaway

Community observances like this one give residents a direct way to thank local veterans and their families. Attending a local ceremony is a simple way to take part in recognizing service members.