It was a banner day for the 108th annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Tulsa Wednesday as thousands gathered under a clear blue sky to wave American flags and cheer on those passing by.
Tulsa Symphony Orchestra kicked off the festivities with a street concert near the starting line before more than 6,000 participants on more than 150 floats and in 400 vehicles began the procession.
There was a classic war plane flying overhead as attendees lined the roads from East Third Street to South Seventh Street to watch high school marching bands, JROTC students, veterans, first responders and more pass by.
The parade’s theme was “Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom” and also recognized the centennial of Route 66. Festivities celebrating the 100th anniversary continue Wednesday evening in the Arts District.
Tulsa Symphony Orchestra performs near the starting line of the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade in downtown Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
A scene from the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade in downtown Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
The Sapulpa High School Marine Corps JROTC during the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade in downtown Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Tulsa City Councilor Phil Lakin, left, and Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell take in the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade in downtown Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
A scene from the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade in downtown Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
A scene from the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade in downtown Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
A scene from the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade in downtown Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
A scene from the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade in downtown Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
The Booker T. Washington marching band performs during the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade in downtown Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
Buck Atom and the Blue Whale of Catoosa highlight Route 66 in the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade in downtown Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
A scene from the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade in downtown Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer 
A scene from the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade in downtown Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes / Tulsa Flyer
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