Jacksonville, Fl — The coronavirus outbreak has led to some changes in the annual Veterans Day Parade through Downtown Jacksonville.
Like previous years, the parade will start at 11:01 am. The route will be different, beginning on Water Street in front of the Lofts at Jefferson Station.
“Our community here in Jacksonville is extremely proud of and grateful for the sacrifices and services of our military members and their families,” said Mayor Lenny Curry. “Each year, our city is honored to host of one of the largest Veterans Day parades that shows our support and gratitude for not only those actively serving, but veterans as well, both past and present. All citizens are encouraged to join in by watching from your homes or socially distanced from our Downtown core to honor our local service members.”
The parade can be viewed from multiple locations along Water, Laura and Adams Streets, including the Duval County Courthouse and Riverfront Plaza.
Spectators are encouraged to maintain social distance while also supporting veterans by wearing red, white and blue.
Street closures for the parade will begin at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and will include the following streets:
- Water Street from Lee Street to Hogan Street.
- Independent Drive from Hogan Street to Laura Street
- Bay Street from Main Street to I-95.
- Forsyth Street from S Myrtle Avenue to Main Street
- Houston Street from Adams Street to Clay Street
- Adams Street from Main Street to Johnson Street
- Laura Street from Independent Drive to Monroe Street
- Lee Street from Water Street to Monroe Street
- Davis Street from Forsyth Street to Adams Street
- Madison Street from Forsyth Street to Houston Street
- Jefferson Street from Monroe Street to Riverside Avenue
- Broad Street from Acosta Bridge North to Monroe Street
- Pearl Street from Monroe Street to Water Street
- Julia Street from Bay Street to Monroe Street
- Hogan Street from Water Street to Monroe Street
- Park Street from Stonewall Street to Water Street
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