Wellington's Veterans Day Parade steps off at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, from Village Hall; the ceremony at the Veterans Memorial is at 8:30 a.m.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Details come from the Village of Wellington’s Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony page. This page is updated for each year’s parade at the same address.

Wellington honors its veterans with a short parade and a ceremony every Nov. 11. This year the parade steps off at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, from Village Hall, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., and the ceremony starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Wellington Veterans Memorial. Both are free. The village organizes it with American Legion Post 390, Wellington; the village’s event page has the details.

Know before you go

  • When: Wednesday, Nov. 11; parade 8:15 a.m., ceremony 8:30 a.m.
  • Parade start: Village Hall, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd.
  • Ceremony: Wellington Veterans Memorial, Forest Hill Boulevard at South Shore Boulevard
  • Cost: free
  • Questions: Wellington Parks and Recreation, 561-791-4005; senior programs coordinator, 561-791-4782

The parade

Veterans are invited to walk in the parade, which leaves Village Hall at 8:15 a.m. and ends at the Wellington Veterans Memorial on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard. The village’s photos from past years show the procession on Forest Hill Boulevard, led by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies, with scouts and bagpipers taking part.

It is a short walk and an early start, so spectators should be along Forest Hill Boulevard or at the memorial shortly after 8 a.m.

The ceremony

At 8:30 a.m. the ceremony at the memorial includes remarks from the Wellington Village Council and the placing of memorial wreaths, with the American Legion post honoring all current and former members of the armed forces.

Veterans attending: active or retired veterans can register that morning at the Wellington tent, and their names will be read during the ceremony.

Road closures and parking

The village’s event page does not list road closures or parking for the parade. Check the event page in the days before Nov. 11 for any update, and allow extra time on Forest Hill Boulevard around the 8:15 a.m. start.

Past years

The village posts video highlights of the 2025 parade and ceremony on its YouTube channel and a photo album on Flickr, both linked from the event page. Its “Wellington Heroes” program, introduced in a video on the same page, profiles local veterans.

The American Legion Post 390 in Wellington can be reached at wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com.

What this means for you

If you are a veteran, arrive at Village Hall before 8:15 a.m. to walk, and register at the Wellington tent so your name is read. Trash and recycling pickup runs as normal on Veterans Day; see trash and recycling. Wellington’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony follows the same route in May. For the rest of the fall calendar, see things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Wellington Veterans Day Parade?

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. The parade steps off at 8:15 a.m. from Village Hall, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., and the ceremony follows at 8:30 a.m. at the Wellington Veterans Memorial.

Where is the Wellington Veterans Memorial?

At the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard, where the parade ends.

Can veterans walk in the Wellington Veterans Day Parade?

Yes. The village invites veterans to walk in the parade from Village Hall at 8:15 a.m. Veterans who register at the Wellington tent that morning have their names read during the ceremony.

Is the Veterans Day ceremony in Wellington free?

Yes. The parade and ceremony are free to attend.