Veterans Day parade steps off in Parkersburg, ceremony to follow at City Park

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg is marking Veterans Day with a morning parade and ceremony honoring those who have served.

The Veterans Day parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. today. Participants are asked to line up by 8:30 a.m. in the horseshoe area at Parkersburg High School. From there, the parade will travel down Washington Avenue to Parkersburg City Park.

A Veterans Day ceremony will follow at the park. Highlights include a cannon blast at 11:11 a.m., remarks from a guest speaker and parade marshal, the presence of local mayors and public officials, wreath‑laying ceremonies and a combined performance by area high school bands.

The event is open to the public, and residents are encouraged to line the route and attend the ceremony to show support and gratitude to veterans and their families.

Additional Veterans Day events are also planned in the region, including a parade in Marietta and a ceremony in Vienna for those who may not be able to attend in Parkersburg.