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The Indianapolis Veterans Day Parade is organized into 8 Divisions, featuring over 80 units. If you would like to march in the Veterans parade, please complete the following registration form, and submit by October 1, 2008. Participants / Marchers Registration As in the past, there is no charge to participate. However, if you know a veteran-friendly business that may be willing to make a donation to help offset the costs of the parade, please let us know. We could always use their help!

Parade Guidelines for 2009

If you would like to volunteer to help out on parade day, please complete the following registration form. Volunteer Registration

To participate or volunteer, registrations must be completed by October 1.

For information on donating to the parade, click here.

If you would like your company to become a sponsor or in-kind sponsor of the parade, please visit our sponsors page.

Elected Officials Parade Participation Eligibility

The Indianapolis Veterans Day Parade is an apolitical and respectful salute to Indianapolis veterans. Politicians who wish to march in the Parade must be elected/appointed State and municipal legislators who currently represent/serve Indiana residents. This includes US and State Senators and Representatives, and mayors and members of Town/City Council.

Politicians who plan to march should provide advance written notice, either by completing a Participant Application, emailing Mary Rooney, Secretary, vetsdayindy@aol.com or faxing a letter to 317-630-1223.

Political candidates who have not been elected or appointed to office at the time of the Parade are ineligible to march in their capacity as a candidate for office. However, if they are a veteran they are encouraged to march with their affiliated group (VFW, Korean War Vets, etc.).

No candidate for office, including incumbent candidates, may distribute campaign flyers or paraphernalia or display campaign signage while participating in the Parade.

For safety reasons, distribution of handbills, candy etc. by any Parade participant is strictly forbidden by the City of Indianapolis.

All Parade participants are required to read and abide by the Parade Guidelines.

Participant / Marchers Registration Form (Word doc)

Parade Guidelines (Word doc)

Volunteer Registration Form (Word doc)

Contact Information
Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis, Inc.
c/o P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206

Mary Rooney, Secretary
Phone: (317) 630-1239
FAX: (317) 630-1223
E-mail: vetsdayindy@aol.com