Norman's annual Veterans Day Parade and Memorial Ceremony returns to Reaves Park on Sunday, Nov. 8, with daytime fireworks, a 21-gun salute and a car show.
The city posted the event details on its website. The parade steps off at 2 p.m. along Jenkins Avenue, followed by the Memorial Ceremony at 3 p.m. at Reaves Park, 2501 S. Jenkins Ave. Admission is free.
This year's theme is "250: Beginnings of Freedom."
Free refreshments will be available alongside the car show and fireworks display. Road closures will occur in the area that afternoon, and the city advises drivers to use alternate routes.
Parade entries due Oct. 30
Groups and individuals who want to march in the parade must submit an application through the city's Veterans Day Parade Application by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The city said no late entries will be accepted because of liability insurance requirements. Political entries are not accepted.
Residents with questions about the parade can call the city at 405-366-5472.
City offices closed Nov. 11
Norman administrative offices will close Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day and reopen Thursday, Nov. 12, at normal business hours.
Norman Animal Welfare, 3428 Jenkins Ave., will also close Nov. 11.
Several city services will keep running that day. The Sanitation Division will operate its full schedule, including residential, yard waste, recycling and commercial pickup. The Compost Facility at 398 Bratcher Miner Road will be open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Transfer Station at 3901 S. Chautauqua will be open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sanitation questions can be directed to 405-329-1023.
EMBARK Norman transit and the Norman On-Demand service will both run their normal schedules on Nov. 11.
Upcoming
- Friday, Oct. 30 — Deadline for parade entry applications, 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 8 — Veterans Day Parade, 2 p.m., and Memorial Ceremony, 3 p.m., Reaves Park, 2501 S. Jenkins Ave. Free admission.
- Wednesday, Nov. 11 — City administrative offices closed; sanitation and transit run normally.
