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Niceville to host first Veterans Day Parade on Saturday [Route, Detours]

Niceville.comNovember 3, 2024Updated:November 6, 20241 Min Read
Promotional banner for the City of Niceville Veterans Day Parade on November 9th at 10 a.m. The design features the words “Veterans Day Parade” in bold, with an American flag and blurred military personnel in the background. Six stars and an eagle icon add patriotic elements, along with the City of Niceville seal in the corner.
The City of Niceville Veterans Day Parade in on Saturday, November 9, 2024. (City of Niceville/Niceville.com)

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The City of Niceville is hosting its first-ever Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 9, beginning at 10 a.m.

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This inaugural event will celebrate Niceville’s sizeable veteran population, and community members are invited to attend and show their support.

According to the City of Niceville, the parade follows the same route as the annual Rotary Club Christmas Parade. It begins at the intersection of John Sims Parkway and Palm Boulevard, then turns onto Partin Drive, passing Ruckel Middle School.

A map showing the Niceville Veterans Day Parade route scheduled for Saturday, November 9th, 2024. Key points include the main parade route along John Sims Parkway and Partin Drive, a VIP staging area marked by a star, staging areas indicated in green, and designated candy throwing zones highlighted in pink.
2024 Niceville Veterans Day Parade Route Map. (Contributed)

Parade-goers are encouraged to gather in designated areas where candy will be thrown (see the parade route map above). Be sure to position yourself within these marked zones to enjoy the treats safely, the city said.

Road closures and lane shifts will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, impacting motorists traveling on John Sims Parkway and Partin Drive. Detours will be marked, with regular traffic expected to resume by 12 p.m. (see below)

A black-and-white diagram showing the road closures and traffic flow adjustments around Niceville High School and Ruckel Middle School for the Niceville Veterans Day Parade. Key streets like Partin Drive, Cedar Avenue, Palm Boulevard, and 37th Street are marked. Several streets, including Elm Street, Juniper Street, Mayo Street, and Marc Smith Street, are indicated as closed, with “No Left Turn” restrictions along Partin Drive and Cedar Avenue.
Road closures for the Niceville Veterans Day Parade. (Contributed)
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