🎖Veterans Day in the River Valley

Veterans Day is here — a time to thank the men and women who have served our country and continue to strengthen our communities.

Below are two local opportunities to show your support, plus a way to help us honor veterans and veteran-owned businesses in an upcoming feature.

 

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🎖️ Regional Veterans Day Parade — Fort Smith

📍 Chaffee Crossing
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025
🕙 Veterans Honors Ceremony: 10 AM
🚩 Parade Begins: 12 PM

This annual gathering is described by organizers as Arkansas’ largest Veterans Day celebration, bringing together veteran organizations, military units, ROTC programs, civic groups, bands, and families from across the region.

 

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🇺🇸 Veterans Day Parade — Van Buren

📍 Downtown Van Buren
📅 Sunday, Nov. 9
🕒 2:00 PM

The Old Town Parade features local bands, civic groups, and community organizations marching through downtown to honor those who have served. Grab a spot along the route and enjoy a patriotic afternoon with family and friends.

 

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❤️ Help Us Honor Local Veterans & Veteran-Owned Businesses

Do you know a veteran or veteran-owned business in the River Valley?
We’d love to recognize them in an upcoming edition.

 

➡️ Submit here:
👉 go.rivervalleyfork.com/honor

 

You can share:
✅ Name
✅ Branch of service
✅ Business (if applicable)
✅ Contact details

 

Takes less than a minute — and helps shine a light on the people who make our community stronger.

 

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💙 Thank You

To every veteran and family member —
We see you. We honor you. We appreciate you.
Thank you for your service.