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Coverage dated November 11, 2026

Birmingham celebrates Veterans Day with nation’s oldest, longest-running parade

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Crowds gathered in downtown Birmingham on Wednesday for the city’s annual Veterans Day parade, honoring those who have served in the United States military. The parade ran from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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  1. CBS 42 Birmingham

    LIVE: 79th National Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham (opens CBS 42 Birmingham)

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    The 79th National Veterans Day Parade is taking place in downtown Birmingham on Wednesday afternoon.

  2. AL.com

    Parade honors veterans as Birmingham tradition continues (opens AL.com)

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    Birmingham hosts the nation's oldest Veterans Day Parade.

  3. CBS 42 Birmingham

    Birmingham celebrates Veterans Day with nation’s oldest, longest-running parade (opens CBS 42 Birmingham)

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    CBS 42 Birmingham's feed description

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Crowds gathered in downtown Birmingham on Wednesday for the city’s annual Veterans Day parade, honoring those who have served in the United States military. The parade ran from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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