Proposed inaugural paradeSaturday, March 20, 2027
Orange CountyVietnam Veterans Parade

The proposed inaugural event

Parade Details

A mid-morning Saturday parade centered on Great Park—designed to honor Vietnam veterans while minimizing traffic impacts and welcoming broad community participation.

Proposed dateSaturday, March 20, 2027Alternate: Sunday, March 14, 2027
Timeframe10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Pacific Time
LocationGreat Park, IrvineStaging and post-event activities

Suggested route

A compact loop designed around the Great Park.

Participants would stage on Corsair and proceed northeast before following a primarily right-turn route through surrounding Irvine roadways and returning to Great Park for dispersal.

  1. 01Corsair
  2. 02Hornet
  3. 03Ridge Valley
  4. 04Great Park Boulevard
  5. 05Sand Canyon Avenue
  6. 06Marine Way
  7. 07Ridge Valley
  8. 08Phantom
Proposed parade route around Great Park in Irvine

Preliminary schedule

A respectful civic tribute.

Participant staging and check-in
Opening recognition and parade start
Parade completion and Great Park activities
Planned event conclusion

Details are still being developed.

Parking, accessible viewing, road closures, participant staging, safety rules, and post-event activities will be published after coordination with the City of Irvine and partner agencies.

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