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  • Parade Date:  Sunday, November 8, 2026

    Start Time: 11:00 AM

    Location:  San Francisco, California - Fisherman's Wharf Area

    The Veterans of Foreign Wars is again honored to organize the 106th San Francisco Salute to Veterans Parade. The first was held in 1919 to honor the San Franciscans of the 363rd Infantry Regiment of the 91st Division upon their return from France after the end of World War I. We invite you to be part of the parade or to support this event in any way you can. And after the parade, you can enjoy all of the great things to do at Fisherman's Wharf.

    The parade will again be held at Fisherman’s Wharf and start on the Embarcadero at North Point Street, proceed west on Jefferson Street, pass the reviewing stand on Jefferson Street near Leavenworth, and then disband.

    Please read the entry requirements and guidelines. Complete the official entry application by October 16. You will receive a notification that your application has been accepted and approved. Prior to the parade, you will receive a map with your lineup location, your unit number, a parking pass, and other information. And thank you for your past support.

     

         

    Nestor Tom

    SF Mayor’s Salute to Veterans Parade Committee

    NTom820067@aol.com.

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  • ENTRY TYPE

  • ENTRY CLASSIFICATION*
  • ENTRY TYPE DEFINITIONS

    BAND - Marching Band, Drum Corps, Pipe Band, Drum Line

    EQUESTRIAN - Individual Rider, Team, Posse, Pulled Wagon

    FLOAT - Self-propelled, Towed

    GUEST - Invited Guest

    MARCHERS - Scouting, Youth Groups, Military, Veterans, ROTC

    SPECIALTY UNIT - Dance/Drill/Cheer Team, Entertainment Unit, Costumed Walkers

    VEHICLE - Antique/Classic, Single/Individual, Car Club, Fire Truck

  • ENTRY TYPE
  • Entry Description

    Please provide a detailed description of your parade entry (150 words or fewer). Include how the entry will look during the parade, noting any decorations, music, costumes or uniforms, entertainment features, and other unique elements.
  • EQUESTRIAN
  • VEHICLE
  • Any amplified music or sound?
  • Any support vehicles required to accompany this entry?
  • ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

    Please read, print or download entry requirements and general guidelines before submitting
  • As an authorized representative of this organization/business and its participating members, I/we hereby understand and agree to accept the risk of bodily injury and/or property damage which I/we may incur or cause a third party to incur as a result of my/our participation in the San Francisco's Salute to Veterans Parade.  With this understanding, I/we further agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless the parade committee, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC, the City and County of San Francisco, its Boards, its Commissions and their respective officers, agents, contractors and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, injuries, suits, and judgments arising from, or in connection with/my successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators, and any other persons or entity's who/which may have a claim based on my/our personal injuries and/or property damage.  I/we further understand and agree that this saves harmless. Indemnification shall apply to all facilities that the parade committee, Veterans of Foreign Wars, City and County of San Francisco may own and/or control.

    I/we further certify that our organization/business maintains insurance coverage appropriate for our participation in the Event, including coverage for our participants, vehicles, floats, equipment, and activities, and that such insurance will remain in effect throughout the Event. Upon request, I/we agree to provide proof of insurance in the form of a certificate of insurance or other acceptable documentation prior to participating in the Event.

    I also consent to video and photographs to be taken of me for use in future City publicity, and I understand that I will not receive any compensation for such use.

    Furthermore, I/we have read and agree to abide by the parade guidelines and rules, as shown in the pages provided and those to be presented with the participant's information package if my unit is accepted.
     

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  • Questions/Contact:  

    Ray Pulver - Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC

    O: 408-629-2520  Email: ray@upbeatparades.com

     
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