Midland to Host Veterans Day Parade on November 7
The city will hold a parade and community celebration to honor military veterans and their contributions.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Civic
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The city of Midland has issued a formal proclamation to the Midland Veterans Partnership ahead of a community event scheduled for November 7, 2026. This celebration includes a parade and a variety of public festivities at Centennial Park.
Why it matters
The event honors military veterans and their contributions to the United States. Organizers aim to establish the parade and cookout as an annual tradition held on the Saturday before Veterans Day.
The Midland Veterans Partnership will distribute 2,000 free hot dogs during the community cookout. The group previously hosted its inaugural parade in 2025.
The players
Midland Veterans Partnership
This organization coordinates events and resources to support and honor military veterans in the local area.
Eli Young Band
This American country music band is scheduled to perform a concert at the community celebration.
The details
The parade will travel along A Street between Elk Street and Illinois Avenue from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A post-parade celebration at Centennial Park will feature a concert by the Eli Young Band, children's activities, and a 7 p.m. fireworks show.
Timeline
The inaugural parade was held in 2025.
The parade and celebration take place on November 7, 2026.
The parade runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The fireworks show begins at 7 p.m.
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This community event builds upon the momentum established by the 2025 inaugural veterans parade. The partnership is formalizing its role in the city's calendar by expanding from a simple march to a full day of civic celebration.
Residents can view the parade along A Street or attend the free celebration in Centennial Park following the procession. Attendees should prepare for the parade route to be active between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on November 7.
The takeaway
The Midland Veterans Partnership is working to solidify a community tradition that honors veterans through music, food, and public gathering. Residents are encouraged to arrive at Centennial Park after the 3 p.m. parade conclusion for the evening festivities.
Further reading
Learn more about local events in the Midland Civic section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Midland Reporter-Telegram.
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