Each year, a parade and ceremony honoring American veterans is hosted by the Fullerton American Legion Post 142, the Fullerton Emblem Club #469, and the City of Fullerton.  This year's event is on Friday, November 11, 2022.

The parade begins at Harbor Blvd and Wilshire Avenue at 10:30 a.m.  The parade participants march north on Harbor Blvd and culminate at the Hillcrest Park Great Lawn at 1200 N. Harbor Blvd. 

The ceremony to honor those who served their country through military service will be held next to the War Memorial at 11:00 a.m.  The ceremony will include placement of wreaths, patriotic solos by Kristen Romero, a gun salute by the Fullerton Police Department and the playing of "Taps."  The event is free and all are welcome to attend. 

This year's guest speaker will be Brigadier General David G. Smith, Special Assistant to the Commanding General, California State Guard (CSG), California Military Department, where he supports Title 32 actions for the readiness, effectiveness and integration of the CSG with the California Army and Air National Guard.   Additionally, he is the Director of the multi-billion-dollar Air Force Production and Flight Test Facility, Plant 42.

Parade participants are asked to arrive at the Plaza no earlier than 10 a.m. To march in the parade, veterans must be able to march in regular cadence for approximately three-quarters of a mile. No children or pets can accompany marchers as the parade is next to a live traffic lane. No banners other than the flags carried by the JROTC units will be allowed in the parade.

Further information about the parade and ceremony may be obtained by calling the Fullerton American Legion at (714) 871-2412. For safety reasons, pets will not be permitted either in the parade or at the ceremony.