Honoring Veterans: WATCH the Bend Veterans Day Parade on KTVZ+

(Update: adding additional video)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Sunshine and mild temperatures greeted the many flag-waving Central Oregonians who lined the streets of downtown Bend or took part in Tuesday's 24th annual Bend Veterans Day Parade, honoring all who have served our country.

For those unable to attend, KTVZ was honored to provide a livestream of the parade on KTVZ+ and our KTVZ News app, sharing an event that included everything from marching bands to bagpipers, cool cars and Shriners in go-karts, Scouts and of course many veterans of various eras who walked or rolled through the route.

The theme of this year's parade, organized by Central Oregon Veterans Outreach, was "Service to Nation and Community," celebrating those who have dedicated their lives to serving the country and their neighbors. 

The grand marshal for the 2025 parade was U.S. Marine Corps and Vietnam War veteran Robert Landers.