GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Downtown Goldsboro will come alive with patriotic pride on Wednesday, November 11, as the Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition hosts its annual Veterans Day Parade to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Andrew Nedimyer, president of the Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition, says interest in this year’s parade has been strong, with numerous individuals and organizations already inquiring about or registering to participate in the procession along Center Street.
The coalition encourages the community to take time on Veterans Day to recognize and honor all veterans who have served, as well as those currently serving in the nation’s military.
Parade Details and Route
Parade participants will begin lining up at 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of South Center Street and Spruce Street.
The parade will step off promptly at 11:11 a.m., traveling north along Center Street before making a U-turn at Ash Street. The procession will then head south on Center Street, concluding at Chestnut Street.
Parade Registration Now Open
Organizations, businesses, community groups, and individuals interested in participating are encouraged to submit an application before the registration deadline.
There is no entry fee, but all parade entries must carry, display, or exhibit patriotic themes.
Applications are available online through the Wayne County Veterans Services website at waynegov.com/427/veterans-services.
Applicants should select “Veterans Day Parade” from the left-hand menu and then click the “2026 Veterans Day Parade Application” to download the form.
Completed applications may be submitted to:
Wayne County Veterans Services Office Attn: Danitra Shuford, Veterans Services Assistant 2001-D E. Ash Street Goldsboro, NC 27533
Applications may also be faxed to 919-731-1685.
The deadline to register is Friday, November 6, at 3 p.m.
For additional information, contact Danitra Shuford at 919-731-1490 or veteranservices@waynegov.com. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Brian Volk may also be contacted at 919-222-6673 or veterans.patriots2@gmail.com.
Memorial Service to Follow Parade
Following the parade, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold a Veterans Day memorial service at 1 p.m. at the Wayne County Veterans Memorial.
The memorial is located at the intersection of North William Street and East Walnut Street, across from the Wayne County Courthouse.
The Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition invites residents throughout Wayne County and surrounding communities to attend the parade and memorial service as a show of appreciation for the sacrifices and service of America’s military veterans.
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