Several streets near the State Capitol will close from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, for the eighth annual Lincoln Veterans Parade. Access to the closed streets will be limited to area residents during that time, city officials said.
The event begins at 2 p.m. with an opening ceremony on the Capitol’s north steps. The parade will travel along K Street from South 21st to South 14th streets. This year’s theme, “The Legacy of Military Families,” honors the families who support servicemembers throughout their service.
The city announced the following closures:
- South 14th Street from H to K streets
- South 16th Street from H to L streets
- South 17th Street from J to L streets
- South 18th Street from J to L streets
- South 20th Street from J to L streets
- South 21st Street from J to L streets
- Eastbound Capitol Parkway from South 21st to J streets
- Goodhue Boulevard from H to G streets
- H Street from South 14th to South 16th streets
- K Street from South 13th to South 21st streets
- South Antelope Valley Parkway from K to L streets
Spectators are encouraged to arrive early and use nearby parking garages. Free parking will be available in the Nelnet lot at South 21st and K streets.
Participants will include veterans organizations, Scout groups, 4-H and Junior ROTC, along with local high school marching bands. Auto clubs, American Legion Riders and privately owned military vehicles will also take part.
The parade will air live on LNKTV, available on Spectrum channel 1300, and stream through the city’s LNKTV website and YouTube channel. LNKTV apps are also available on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.
Additional parade information is available from the Lincoln Veterans Parade Group. Live viewing options include LNKTV and LNKTV City on YouTube.