The 12th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade and Festival is a community-wide celebration dedicated to honoring the service, sacrifice, and legacy of America’s veterans. Each year, thousands of veterans, military families, civic organizations, and community members gather to recognize those who have served while celebrating the enduring spirit of our nation’s military.

The parade begins at 12:00pm along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and concludes at Eakins Oval, where the festival continues through the afternoon with live entertainment, food trucks, family-friendly activities, veteran resource organizations, and exhibits. The event will once again be televised locally on Channel 6, allowing even more people to take part in honoring our nation’s heroes.

This year’s parade will be led by Grand Marshal Gunnery Sergeant Roosevelt Farrow, New Jersey’s last surviving original Montford Point Marine. Between 1942 and 1949, Farrow was among the more than 20,000 African American men who integrated the U.S. Marine Corps and served with distinction during World War II, making his participation especially meaningful.

HeroCare Connect is proud to be part of this annual tradition, sharing information about its concierge healthcare services with eligible active-duty service members, veterans, retirees, and their dependents. Visitors are encouraged to stop by and learn how HeroCare Connect helps military families navigate the healthcare system and access the care they’ve earned.

Learn more at https://www.phillyveteransparade.org.