Okaloosa County America 250 Grand Parade Rescheduled

Disclaimer: We are promoting this event on behalf of a local chamber member. This event is not managed or sponsored by the Destin Chamber.




The City of Crestview is excited to announce that the previously postponed Okaloosa County America 250 Commission Grand Parade has officially been rescheduled. The parade, now referred to as the America 250 Veterans & Patriots Grand Parade will be held on Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m. 
 
The parade will proceed on Main Street right in the heart of Downtown Crestview, marking a historic celebration of 250 years of American freedom and resilience. This momentous event is set to be one of the largest patriotic gatherings in our county’s history.
 
The parade will include vibrant floats, marching bands, tributes to veterans, and participation from community organizations and cultural groups.
 
Attendees are encouraged to showcase their patriotism in red, white, and blue gear or colonial/continental-period clothing as we celebrate our country's rich history and look toward its bright future.
 
We are thrilled to announce that Crestview native, Speedskater Olympian Mia Manganello, who recently won a bronze medal for the United States at the Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, in February, will be our Grand Marshal.
 
If the event should be canceled due to weather, a make-up date of Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2 p.m. has been scheduled.
 
This event is proudly brought to you by the America 250, Okaloosa County America 250 Commission, Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, City of Crestview, Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners, Okaloosa County League of Cities, and Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
 
For more information on countywide events and updates, please visit GetTheCoast.com/America250.
 
For questions, please email the Commission’s Chairman, the Hon. Graham W. Fountain at grahamfountain@cox.net or call (850) 830-0002.
 
Find us on Facebook at @OkaloosaCountyAmerica250.
 
For additional information regarding the upcoming November 7 America 250 Grand Parade in Crestview, please contact Melissa Carter, City of Crestview Special Events Coordinator at carterc@cityofcrestview.org or (850) 974-8136.