Idaho Veterans Day Parade

2024 Idaho Veterans Day Parade

20th Anniversary of the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team Deployment to Iraq

Setup time - 9:00am (time could change)
Start time - 10:00am

2024 Idaho Veterans Parade General Information

Before the Parade

-  Staging Area barriers will be in place at 7:00.
-  Only parading vehicles are permitted within the parade assembly area.
-  Arrive on schedule and finish your preparations on site.
-  Meet with your Block Marshal (Yellow Vest) for your Unit ID placard, ie., 1A, 3B, 10C ect.
-  Place Unit ID placard on right side of front windshield of lead vehicle. Walking units should present the placard at the front of your group on the right side of the formation.
-  Park parade vehicles at the curb, according to the Staging Area Details Plan and your Unit ID.
-  Keep Center Lane Open at All Times for Emergency Vehicles and Late Arrivals.
-  Be aware of strangers and irregular activities. Report concerns parade staff or police as follows:
-  Emergency 911 - Parade Operations (208) 921-2509 - Police Non Emergency (208) 377-6790
-  Portable toilets are available at Boise Plaza and First Interstate Bank along Jefferson Street.
-  Handicapped parking is available in limited quantities. Contact parade staff for locations.

During the Parade

- KTVB will read the narrative associated with the Unit ID placard displayed by your group.
- Safety First! Be aware of conditions and actions of your group and others.
- Listen for emergency vehicle sirens! If a siren is heard, move to the curb, stop, and obey the directions of the traffic control officer.
- Hand candy to children. DO NOT THROW CANDY to the audience.
- Maintain 20-25 feet between units, keep up, but don’t bunch up.
- Recognize and acknowledge veterans in the crowd.
- The parade route takes about 1 hour to complete. Have Fun

Click Here for Parade Entry information

Click Here for Parade Route Map