Davenport and Surrounding Cities Host Veterans Day Parades and Events Across Iowa and Illinois

As Veterans Day approaches, the City of Davenport takes a moment to honor and express deep gratitude to the brave men and women who have served in the military.

City of Davenport Honors Veterans with Annual Parade and Events Across the Quad Cities

"The City of Davenport would like to express our appreciation to all our veterans for their honorable service to our country. On Veterans Day, we pause to remember the service and sacrifices made by our brave men and women and their families," said Mayor Mike Matson.

The Veterans Day Parade Route

In celebration of Veterans Day, the city invites residents and visitors alike to join the annual Davenport Veterans Day Parade on November 11. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at West 4th Street and Western Avenue, heading south to West 2nd Street before turning east to Main Street, and then back north to West 4th Street. The route concludes at the Scott County Courthouse on Western Avenue. Participants and spectators are encouraged to come early, as temporary street closures will affect travel through downtown Davenport.

The Quad Cities area will host several additional Veterans Day events:

Iowa:

• Davenport Veterans Day Parade
  When: 10 a.m. on Nov. 11
  Where: West 4th Street and Western Avenue
• Veterans Day Ceremony - Muscatine
  When: 10 a.m. on Nov. 11
  Where: 2421 Lutheran Drive
• Quad Cities Veterans Festival
  When: 3 - 8 p.m. on Nov. 11
  Where: LeClaire Park and Bandshell

Illinois:

• Veterans Day Ceremony - Rock Island National Cemetery
  When: 1 p.m. on Nov. 11
  Where: Rock Island National Cemetery
• VFW Post 1571 Veterans Day Ceremony - Aledo
  When: 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11
  Where: Aledo
• Silvis Veterans Day Ceremony
  When: 11 a.m. on Nov. 11
  Where: Hero Street Memorial Park
• Galva American Legion Veterans Day Celebration
  When: 11 a.m. on Nov. 11
  Where: Veteran’s Memorial Park
• American Legion Post 569 Veterans Day Ceremony - Milan
  When: 11 a.m. on Nov. 11
  Where: 515 1st Avenue W
• American Legion Post 227 Veterans Day Ceremony - East Moline
  When: 1 p.m. on Nov. 11
  Where: 829 16th Avenue

These events are an opportunity for the community to come together and show appreciation for the courage and dedication of our veterans. Join them in recognizing their contributions to our nation’s freedom.