Bend Veterans Day Parade

Bend Veterans Day Parade

Location

Downtown Bend, Wall and Bond Streets Bend, OR 97703

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Dates

November

In 1999 veteran Mike Dolan paid for a parade permit and walked Wall Street alone, simply holding a flag. As others joined in organizing an annual parade, the event has grown larger each year.

In 2015, Bend police officer and Veteran Steve Esselstyn wanted to ensure Bend never again forgot to honor our community’s Veterans. His $2,000 donation paid the parade permit fee through 2025.

The heart of COVO’s mission is to support and advocate for Veterans. We are honored to be working with the community to ensure the Veterans Day Parade continues each year.

Upcoming Events Around Town

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May
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Monkless Belgian Ales
May 29, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Monkless Belgian Ales: Memorial Day Weekend
Come spend the weekend with us at Monkless Belgian Ales! We have specials on the menu that you wont want to miss! To honor and thank all of our Veterans, we are offering 10% off food & drinks on Memorial Day! To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor and thank you!
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May
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Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
May 29, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Venardos Animal-Free Circus
Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos (veh-NARR-dos), the Venardos Circus wraps world-class animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.” Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition....
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May
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Monkless Belgian Ales
May 30, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Monkless Belgian Ales: Memorial Day Weekend
Come spend the weekend with us at Monkless Belgian Ales! We have specials on the menu that you wont want to miss! To honor and thank all of our Veterans, we are offering 10% off food & drinks on Memorial Day! To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor and thank you!
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Jun
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Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
June 1, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Venardos Animal-Free Circus
Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos (veh-NARR-dos), the Venardos Circus wraps world-class animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.” Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition....
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Jun
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The Capitol
June 1, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Mid Week Comedy at The Capitol presented by Tease Bang Boom
Come join us at The Capitol for some much needed mid-week comedy featuring some incredible local talent! Featuring Sharif Mohni, Daniel Newby, and hosted by Jessica Taylor Sharif Mohni - born and raised in Connecticut, Sharif moved to Bend in 2018 to start a new career as a pilot. A lifelong fan of comedy, Sharif did an open mic as a “Bucket List” item in 2019, and just kept coming...
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2

Jun
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Roundabout Books
June 2, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Author Event: Central Oregon Book Project
Please join us for this in-store event with Editor Kimberley Bowker and several writers involved with this book. Central Oregon Book Project is an anthology of true stories and verse written from or about Central Oregon. The collection was originally funded as a Kickstarter campaign to honor the land and our lives within it. The first run of books was distributed in little free libraries and public places around the...
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Jun
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Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
June 2, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Venardos Animal-Free Circus
Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos (veh-NARR-dos), the Venardos Circus wraps world-class animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.” Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition....
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3

Jun
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Open Space Studios
June 3, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Bend Creators Celebrations
Welcome to the Bend Creators Celebration, the greatest event showcasing local artists, performers, models and fashion designers, that Bend has ever seen. Our goal is vitally important - to put local talent, fashion and accessory designers on the map. This Creators celebration is going to be a night not to be missed!
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3

Jun
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Oregon Spirit Distillers
June 3, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Eaves Blind Pop-Up Event
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the distillery. We're hosting an Eaves Blind Pop-Up event with founder Marianne Eaves. This is a rare opportunity for tasting, discussion, and an inside look at her mobile lab. Meet Marianne and hear her perspective on America's spirit, bourbon. Eaves Blind created a custom nine barrel blend, cask strength expression of our Oregon Spirit Bourbon in the project's inaugural year in 2021. Bottles...
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Jun
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Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
June 3, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Venardos Animal-Free Circus
Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos (veh-NARR-dos), the Venardos Circus wraps world-class animal-free circus acts into a Broadway Musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.” Venardos Circus proudly features its own custom-made big-top, a classic red-and-white striped tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating. The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition....
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Jun
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High Desert Museum
June 3, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Welcome the Night Party
Grab your headlamps and join us outside at the High Desert Museum to celebrate sundown, the transition between day and night when crepuscular and nocturnal wildlife stir. Learn how a dark night sky free from light pollution is critical for wildlife. This family-friendly event includes telescope tours, owl visitors, insect discoveries, bat watching, a constellation talk, food and drinks for purchase, raffle prizes and more!
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