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Crystal Coast Veterans Day Parade, Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Morehead City, NC. June 28, 2025) Dates and Registration announced for the Carteret County, NC Veterans Day Parade, historically the largest Veteran’s Day parade in the state of North Carolina.

Dates for the Carteret County Veteran’s Day Parade have been announced. The parade will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8th, 2025 at 11:00 am, on Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City. Registration is now open for parade Entrants via the Registration Page on the parade’s website - https://www.carteretcountyveteransdayparade.com/. The event is sponsored by Carteret County and the town of Morehead City, as well as veterans organizations, business sponsors and donors, and is organized and operated by volunteers.

As the largest Veterans Day parade in North Carolina, the success of the parade depends upon many volunteers to organize and operate, and months of planning go into the final parade. Volunteer opportunities are also listed on the parade website with open positions and signup forms for those wanting to volunteer. Similarly, sponsorship opportunities will also be available via the website.

As one of the most desirable vacation locations, Carteret County is located along the Atlantic Ocean, at the southern end of North Carolina’s famous Outer Banks and is well known for its beaches, seafood restaurants and recreational fishing. This year’s parade promises to continue the excitement and honor our Veterans!

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