Marietta's Veterans Day parade steps off at 10:40 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, from Roswell Street to the Square, with a noon ceremony in Glover Park and a 5K.
Last checked Oct. 7, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. The parade date, route and times come from the Travel Cobb event listing, which points to American Legion Horace Orr Post 29, the parade’s organizer. The city of Marietta has not yet posted its own 2026 parade announcement; in 2025 it did so on Oct. 20, and we will check it against this page when it appears.
Marietta’s Veterans Day parade is Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. It steps off at 10:40 a.m. from Roswell Street Baptist Church and is timed to reach Marietta Square at 11:11 a.m., followed by a noon ceremony in Glover Park with guest speakers, a gun salute and Taps. Veterans Day itself is Wednesday, Nov. 11; Marietta holds its parade on the Saturday.
Who to call
- Parade entries and questions: American Legion Post 29, parade@post29marietta.org
- City of Marietta communications: 770-794-5509
- Police, non-emergency: Marietta Police Department, 770-794-5300
- Emergency: 911
Is the parade on this year?
Yes. The Travel Cobb listing gives Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, and American Legion Post 29’s Veterans Memorial 5K registration page confirms the same morning for its race on the Square. In 2025 the parade ran on Saturday, Nov. 8, with the same 10:40 a.m. start, according to the city’s 2025 announcement.
Saturday, Nov. 14, at a glance
| Time | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 a.m. | 5K race-day packet pickup and late registration | Marietta Square |
| 7:30 a.m. | Veterans Memorial 5K run, walk and wheelchair race | Starts and finishes at the Cobb County Courthouse steps |
| 8:30 a.m. | Tot Trot | Same start |
| 10:40 a.m. | Parade steps off | Roswell Street Baptist Church, 774 Roswell St. |
| 11:11 a.m. | Parade reaches the Square | East Park Square |
| Noon | Veterans Day ceremony | Glover Park |
Times for the 5K and Tot Trot are from Post 29’s registration page; parade and ceremony times are from the Travel Cobb listing.
The parade route
- Starts at Roswell Street Baptist Church, 774 Roswell St.
- Travels west along Roswell Street toward the Square.
- Turns north on East Park Square, past Glover Park.
- Ends at the intersection of Cherokee Street and Lawrence Street.
The listing describes marching bands, drill teams, floats, military vehicles and veterans groups, with Marietta and Cobb County school bands and JROTC units taking part.
To watch, find a spot on the sidewalk along the route. Neither the city nor the organizer had published a street closure list or times when we checked; we will add it here and on our road closures page when they do.
The ceremony in Glover Park
The ceremony starts at noon in Glover Park, in the middle of the Square, with guest speakers, a gun salute and the playing of Taps. It is free and open to everyone. Speakers had not been announced when we checked.
Veterans Memorial 5K
American Legion Post 29’s 12th annual Veterans Memorial 5K runs the same morning:
- 5K run, walk and wheelchair: 7:30 a.m.
- Tot Trot: 8:30 a.m.; registration for children is free on the race page.
- Start and finish: the Cobb County Courthouse steps, 1 Cherokee St., on the Square.
- Fee: $40 for the 5K on the registration page when we checked on Oct. 7.
- Packet pickup: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Big Peach Running Co., 1062 Johnson Ferry Road; noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at American Legion Post 29, 921 Gresham Ave.; and from 6:30 a.m. on race day.
Money raised goes to local veterans and military families, the post says. Register on the race page.
Parking
Come early: the 5K and the parade both use the streets around the Square.
- City Hall Parking Deck, 205 Lawrence St.: free on weekends, according to the city’s downtown parking page. The parade ends at Cherokee and Lawrence streets, so allow time to get out after the ceremony.
- Cobb County parking decks, 184 Hansell St. and 120 Cherokee St.: open to the public on weekends for a fee.
- Street parking on and near Roswell Street will be limited during the parade.
Getting downtown without a car: our getting around guide.
Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11
- City offices: In 2025 the city closed its administrative offices and the Marietta Power and Water offices for Veterans Day. The 2026 notice had not been posted when we checked. Police and fire services stay open.
- Trash pickup: Check your address on the city’s Holiday Pickup Schedule or the Trash Talk app. More on our trash and recycling page.
- Schools and federal offices: Veterans Day is a federal holiday; check with Marietta City Schools for its calendar.
More in November
- Thanksgiving, the Gobble Jog and holiday trash changes: our Thanksgiving page.
- Everything else on this month: things to do this month.
Organizers: if a time or the route changes, email hello@mariettatoday.com and we will update this page.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Marietta Veterans Day parade in 2026?
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. The parade leaves Roswell Street Baptist Church at 10:40 a.m. and aims to reach Marietta Square at 11:11 a.m., according to the Travel Cobb listing.
What is the Veterans Day parade route in Marietta?
West along Roswell Street from Roswell Street Baptist Church, north on East Park Square past Glover Park, ending at Cherokee Street and Lawrence Street.
Is there a Veterans Day ceremony on Marietta Square?
Yes. A ceremony with guest speakers, a gun salute and Taps follows at noon in Glover Park.
Is Marietta City Hall closed on Veterans Day?
The city closed its administrative offices and the Marietta Power and Water offices on Veterans Day in 2025. The 2026 notice had not been posted when we checked on Oct. 7. Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11.
When is the Veterans Memorial 5K?
Saturday, Nov. 14, before the parade. The 5K run, walk and wheelchair race starts at 7:30 a.m. and the Tot Trot at 8:30 a.m. at the Cobb County Courthouse steps on the Square, American Legion Post 29 says.
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