Parade Art Contest
Entries Due by June 5th, 2026
The Legacy ofMilitary Families
This year’s Lincoln Veterans Parade Art Contest honors “The Legacy of Military Families”—a tribute not only to those who wear the uniform, but to the families who stand beside them through every chapter of service. From deployments and homecomings to sacrifice and remembrance, military families carry a legacy of strength, resilience, and unwavering support.
Their stories are woven into the fabric of our nation—supporting those still serving, honoring those who have served, and remembering those whose impact lives on. Through your artwork, we invite you to capture the heart of this legacy and celebrate the powerful role military families play in preserving our freedoms and shaping our future.
The contest winner will be announced on June 13 at the Veterans Freedom Music Festival. We look forward to celebrating your creativity and honoring these powerful stories together.
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Supporting our Community
We are deeply committed to our community where we live and work, recognizing that our shared success depends on the well-being and resilience of those around us. As part of this commitment, we proudly support programs and organizations dedicated to assisting veterans in our community. Through partnerships with local organizations, we aim to address critical needs such as employment, mental health support, housing, and skills training. By investing in these areas, we strive to empower veterans, celebrate their contributions, and foster stronger, more inclusive communities for all.
Join us in supporting our veterans!
Previous Parades
2025 Parade
or 250 years, America’s heroes have stood watch to protect the freedoms we cherish. We celebrate this milestone, we reflect on the strength, sacrifice, and unity that have shaped our country’s story. Join us in paying tribute to all who have worn the uniform and continue to uphold the promise of freedom for all.
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2024 Parade
We pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our nation. This year’s theme, Gratitude for Their Sacrifices, reminds us to pause and reflect on the countless ways our military members have safeguarded our freedom and security, often at great personal cost.
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2023 Parade
Honoring Veterans in the workforce. Celebrating those vets who are employed, business leaders, or entrepreneurs. 2021 saw more than 5.4M new business starts in the US. 10.7% of those new business owners were Veterans.
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