Community invited to honor veterans at Beaufort’s Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day parade
October 31, 2026
Beaufort County Veterans Affairs invites residents and visitors to attend the 2026 Beaufort County Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in downtown Beaufort to honor those who have served in the U.S. military. Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. William Rivers “Skeet” Von Harten, a Vietnam combat veteran and recipient of the Silver Star and Purple Heart, will lead this year’s parade as grand marshal.
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. in front of Beaufort National Cemetery and will proceed down Boundary Street, continue along Carteret Street and turn onto Bay Street before ending at the intersection of Boundary and Bladen streets.
Dozens of community groups, marching bands, civic organizations, dance teams, and military/walking groups will participate, including a performance by the Parris Island Marine Band.
Lineup for participating groups, floats and individual participants will begin at 8 a.m. on Adventure Street. In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled.
For more information, contact Beaufort County Veterans Affairs at 843-255-6880 or visit https://beaufortcountysc.gov/veterans-affairs.
