Petaluma Veterans Day Parade: What To Know

PETALUMA, CA — With thousands expected to attend the Petaluma Veteran’s Day Parade on Saturday in the downtown area, the Petaluma Police Department encourages attendees to arrive early and carpool, as parking will be a challenge.

"This is a wonderful family-oriented community event to honor our Military Veterans and is expected to have thousands of people in attendance," Petaluma police Sgt. Walt Spiller said. "The Petaluma Police Department appreciates the public’s patience and understanding and requests those who cannot avoid the area to allow plenty of time for travel."

The parade honoring all servicemembers past and present is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at D Street and Petaluma Boulevard. Before and after the parade, musical performances and special acknowledgments will take place at the gazebo in Walnut Park.

"The Petaluma Police Department would like to express our deepest gratitude to all our members of the Armed Services, our Veterans and to the families of those who are serving or have served," Spiller said. "The Petaluma Police Department humbly thanks you for your service."

The police department is working at the event, Spiller said, and will reasonably accommodate any traffic-related issues.

According to Petaluma police, the following street closures are necessary to accommodate the event:

• Petaluma Boulevard between Washington Street and G Street, closed from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Kentucky Street between Washington Street and Western Avenue, closed 10 a.m. -4 p.m.
• Western Avenue between Petaluma Boulevard and Keller Street, closed 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Fourth Street between Western Avenue and I Street, closed 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Fifth Street between D Street and H Street, closed 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Second Street between D Street and C Street, closed 10 a.m. -4 p.m.
• A Street Parking Lot, closed 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• B Street between 2nd Street and 5th Street, closed 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• C Street between 2nd Street and 5th Street, closed 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• D Street between 2nd Street and 5th Street, closed 10 a.m .- 4 p.m.
• E Street between 2nd Street and 5th Street, closed 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• F Street between 2nd Street and 5th Street, closed 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• G Street between Petaluma Boulevard and 5th Street, closed 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
• H Street between Petaluma Boulevard and 5th Street, closed 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Water Street between Washington Street and Petaluma Boulevard, closed 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Washington Street between Keokuk Street and Petaluma Boulevard, closed 10 a.m. -4 p.m.
• Western Avenue between Kentucky Street and Keller Street, closed 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Note: Extra temporary disabled parking spaces will be available in the A Street parking lot.