The City of Folsom is presenting the 24th annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade Monday morning and Folsom Times is presenting a livestream broadcast of the event in its entirety.
The parade is set to begin at 9 a.m. and those wishing to watch it from the comfort of their of their cozy home on this cold morning with rain on its way can do so by clicking here to get to the Folsom Times Live YouTube feed beginning at 9.a.m.
Folsom’s annual Veterans Day Parade has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated annual events, drawing more than 2,000 participants, including veterans, color guards, civic organizations, and various community groups. However, the event began with a humble origin: Wayne Spence, a Folsom resident, launched the parade as a one-man march through the city, dedicated to honoring veterans. Spence’s vision inspired others to join, and the parade evolved into a significant local tradition, now spanning multiple streets with a wide array of participants.
Each year, regardless of the day of the week, the parade takes place on Veterans Day itself, symbolizing Folsom’s dedication to honoring its heroes. This year, the City of Folsom has selected Col. Joseph Shriber as the grand marshal. A distinguished Air Force veteran, Shriber’s military service and ongoing dedication to the community have earned him this prestigious honor.
To accommodate the parade, the Folsom Police Department will enforce temporary street closures along the route. East Bidwell Street will close to traffic from 8 to 11 a.m., and Natoma Street from Coloma Street to Wales Drive will close from approximately 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Detours will be in place, and motorists are encouraged to use Riley and School Streets as alternate routes.