Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade
A parade to honor all veterans, active duty military members and reservists
steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in downtown Wilmington, NC. Make sure to get there early because pre-parade activities and entertainment start at 10 a.m. on Third Street in front of City Hall.
Thanks to our Commander-in-Chief sponsor
Jeff Gordon Chevrolet donated $15,000 last year and this year to the Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade to become the 2024 and 2025 Commander-in-Chief sponsor. Here, Marc Biddison, parade founder and chairman, thanks Karen Benton, dealer controller, for the sponsorship.
Thanks to Hampstead United Methodist Church for being a Major-level parade sponsor
Thank you to Hampstead United Methodist Church for donating $5,000 to become a Major-level sponsor of the parade.
Learn more about becoming a SENC Veterans Parade sponsor.
Thanks to Marine Federal Credit Union for donating $2,500 to become a Captain-level sponsor of the Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade.
Learn more about becoming a SENC Veterans Parade sponsor.
Frank Raley wins a 12-hour
fishing charter
for up to 6 people
Parade-Day Events
The UNCW Seabelles will sing the National Anthem as part of the pre-parade activities and entertainment starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, on Third Street at City Hall.
The Veterans Celebration and Information Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at The Eagles Dare, a bar and event space at 420 N. Third St.
Get Involved
SENC Veterans Day Parade is a federal 501(c)(3) charity and 100% volunteer operated. Funds raised go to parade expenses and charities that directly assist our veterans.
Of course there would be no parade without marching bands, military units, veterans organizations and other participants who join together to honor our veterans and military.
Parade, Golf Outing and Boat Parade sponsors provide the bulk of the money used to put on the parade. Learn how you can be a 2024 sponsor.
The parade runs on volunteers, from the organizing committee to parade-day volunteers who work in staging, control traffic, distribute programs and do much more.
Parade Videos & Photos
See videos from previous SENC Veterans Parades and related events.
See photo galleries from previous parades and related events.