Veterans Day near Fort Myers: Cape Coral's parade is 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Lee County offices and schools close; trash is unchanged.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the City of Cape Coral’s Veterans Day Parade page, the City of Fort Myers events calendar and holiday week collection delays, Lee County’s holiday schedule, LeeTran and the School District of Lee County’s 2026-27 instructional calendar (PDF).

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. The big local event comes first: the City of Cape Coral’s Veterans Day Parade, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, on Cape Coral Parkway. Cape Coral is about 11 miles west of downtown Fort Myers across the Caloosahatchee River.

What this means for you

  • Parade: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Cape Coral Parkway in South Cape. Free to watch.
  • Fort Myers events: none listed by the city as of Oct. 19.
  • Schools and county offices: closed Wednesday, Nov. 11.
  • City trash: no change; pickup runs on its normal days.

Cape Coral Veterans Day Parade: Saturday, Nov. 7

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. The parade starts at 11 a.m.
  • Where: the south side of Cape Coral Parkway, heading west from Cape Coral Street to Chester Street, in South Cape, according to the city’s parade page.
  • Who runs it: the City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation with community volunteers. The city says the parade honors those who lost their lives, those who served and those still serving.
  • Cost: free to watch from the route.
  • Road closures: the city posts an event map with road closures on its parade page. The closure details are in the map image, not the page text, so check the map before you drive.
  • Parking: the city has not published parking guidance for the parade. This page will be updated if it does.
  • To march or enter a float: the city takes the Veterans Day Parade application by mail to Special Events, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral, or by email to SEclerk@capecoral.gov. Special Events: 239-574-0401, weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

From Fort Myers, the parkway is reached over the Cape Coral Bridge from College Parkway and McGregor Boulevard. Our road construction and closures page lists work on the routes across the river.

In Fort Myers

The City of Fort Myers had not listed a Veterans Day parade or ceremony for 2026 on its events calendar when we checked on Oct. 19. Organizers can send us the details and we will add them here.

The city’s All Veterans Memorial in Centennial Park, 2000 W. First St., opened with a ceremony on July 4, 2026, that honored veterans and marked the nation’s 250th anniversary. It is in the downtown park and open to visit. For downtown parking, see our getting around page.

What is open and closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11

  • The School District of Lee County: schools closed for Veterans Day, according to the district’s 2026-27 calendar. See our schools guide.
  • Lee County government offices: closed. Lee County lists Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2026, among its observed holidays and says some departments still provide services.
  • City of Fort Myers trash and recycling: Veterans Day is not on the city’s holiday collection list, so pickup runs as normal. Unincorporated Lee County follows the county’s schedule. More on our trash and recycling page.
  • LeeTran: Veterans Day is not on LeeTran’s list of holidays with no service. Customer service: 239-533-8726.
  • City of Fort Myers offices: the city had not posted its Veterans Day office hours when we checked. City Hall: 239-321-7000.

Weather

Hurricane season runs to Nov. 30. Forecasts for Lee County come from the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay; see our hurricane prep guide.

Related: things to do this month, Memorial Day in Fort Myers, Fourth of July fireworks and Thanksgiving.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Cape Coral Veterans Day Parade in 2026?

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. The City of Cape Coral says the route runs west on the south side of Cape Coral Parkway, from Cape Coral Street to Chester Street, in South Cape.

Is there a Veterans Day parade in Fort Myers?

The City of Fort Myers had not listed a 2026 Veterans Day parade or ceremony on its events calendar when we checked on Oct. 19. The nearest confirmed parade is in Cape Coral on Nov. 7. This page will be updated if the city adds one.

Is there trash pickup in Fort Myers on Veterans Day?

Yes. Veterans Day is not on the City of Fort Myers holiday collection list, which covers only New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, so pickup runs on its normal days.

Are Lee County schools and offices closed on Veterans Day?

Yes. The School District of Lee County’s 2026-27 calendar closes schools Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Lee County government lists Veterans Day among its 2026 holidays.

Does LeeTran run on Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is not on LeeTran’s list of holidays with no service, which names New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.