Ponchatoula Veteran's Day parade and celebration
Event Description
Please join us for Ponchatoula’s 2nd Veteran’s Day parade and celebration
Ponchatoula hosts the 2nd annual Ponchatoula Veterans Parade and Celebration on Saturday, October 31, 2026.Â
Schedule of Events
- 7:30 AM: Flag-raising at the Avenue of Flags (Ponchatoula Cemetery) [2]
- 8:00 AM: Large flag-raising ceremony in downtown Ponchatoula with the Minutemen [2]
- 9:30 AM: Parade begins at the Ponchatoula Lions Club (LA 22), led by Grand Marshal retired Army Sgt. Will Davis, traveling through downtown to Sixth Street and Memorial Park. [1, 2]
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (approx.): Celebration at Memorial Park featuring the WWII Museum’s Victory Belles, the U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Band, a car show, honor wall for Tangipahoa Parish veterans, military displays, and veteran resource booths.Â
Participation & Deadlines
- Parade / Car Show Entries: Application forms were due by October 15, 2026.
- Contact: For more information or event updates, you can contact organizer Strader Cieutat at 985-974-7901 or check social media updates via Ponchatoula Celebrates Veterans.Â
