Organizers of Miami’s Veterans Day parade said Aug. 19 they have secured permits and asked the city for help closing a block near the theater, assisting with vehicle coordination and promoting the event set for Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.
Bert Thornton and John Lady appeared at the council meeting to thank the city for quickly issuing the permit and to request that the city close one block of 8 Northeast at the theater to improve parade lining and traffic control. An organizer asked whether city vehicles such as fire trucks and utility trucks could be included and said group organizers maintain a staggered lineup to avoid clustering similar entries.
A city official referred to the chief on duty to coordinate specific traffic control arrangements. A communications manager present offered to work with parade organizers on promotion and said, “I will talk to you guys. I’ve got all kinds of ideas on how to get this out.”
No motion or vote was recorded regarding closures, traffic control or promotion during the meeting; staff and organizers indicated they would follow up to confirm details and finalize the lineup and block closure process.