The Winston-Salem Triad Veterans Day Parade runs 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, on Fourth Street. City and county offices close Nov. 11; trash runs as normal.

Last checked Oct. 24, 2026. Parade details come from the City of Winston-Salem’s event calendar; closings from the city, Forsyth County and the organizations named. This page is updated each year at the same address.

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, and Winston-Salem marks it early: the Winston-Salem Triad Veterans Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, on Fourth Street downtown. The parade is free and runs until noon, according to the city’s event calendar.

What this means for you

  • Parade: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, Fourth Street from Broad Street toward Liberty Street. Free.
  • Rolling road closures on Fourth Street from 10 a.m.; plan downtown parking ahead.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 11: city and county offices closed, no school, trash on its normal days.

The parade, Saturday, Nov. 7

  • When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
  • Where: starts on Fourth Street at Broad Street and heads east toward Liberty Street
  • Cost: free and open to the public
  • Road closures: a rolling closure. Fourth Street closes at 10 a.m. and each intersection reopens as the parade passes, according to the city.
  • Organizer contact: Alex Nelson, 336-681-1599, as listed by the city

The city’s listing does not name the grand marshal, the line-up or a ceremony after the parade. We will add them here if the organizers publish them.

Parking. Downtown parking decks and lots are listed in our getting around guide. Fourth Street itself is the parade route, so park a block or two north or south of it and walk in. For other street work downtown, see road construction and closures.

What is open and closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11

Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11
City of Winston-Salem offices Closed (city holiday)
Forsyth County offices Closed (county holiday)
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools No school
City garbage, recycling and yard waste carts Normal schedule
WSTA buses Not on WSTA’s list of no-service holidays
Hanes Mill Road landfill 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Old Salisbury Road landfill, Forum 52 and Overdale yard waste sites Closed

Sources: the city’s holiday schedule and collections page, which lists a normal schedule for all three carts; the city’s landfill information page; Forsyth County’s 2026 holiday closings; the district’s 2026-27 calendar; and the WSTA holiday schedule.

More on pickup days: trash and recycling.

Ceremonies

As of Oct. 24, no Winston-Salem or Forsyth County government has published a Nov. 11 ceremony for 2026. Churches, schools and veterans posts often hold their own; send yours through our contact page and we will list it.

More this fall: things to do this month and Thanksgiving in Winston-Salem.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Veterans Day parade in Winston-Salem in 2026?

The Winston-Salem Triad Veterans Day Parade runs 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, on Fourth Street from Broad Street toward Liberty Street. It is free, according to the city’s event calendar.

Which roads close for the Winston-Salem Veterans Day parade?

The city lists a rolling road closure from 10 a.m.: Fourth Street closes as the parade moves and each intersection reopens once the parade has passed.

Is trash picked up on Veterans Day in Winston-Salem?

Yes. The city lists a normal schedule for garbage, recycling and yard waste carts on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

Are city offices and libraries open on Veterans Day?

No. The city lists Wednesday, Nov. 11, as a city holiday, and Forsyth County lists it among its 2026 holiday closings. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are also out that day.