HAMPTON, Va. — The City of Hampton has canceled its annual Veterans Day Parade, citing the impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown.

City officials said the decision came after evaluating the restrictions placed on federal agencies and members of the Armed Forces, which prevent them from participating in community events. The parade had been scheduled for November 8.

“Our veterans deserve to be recognized with great pomp and circumstance,” said Hampton City Manager Mary Bunting. “Without the presence of our active-duty military, we are concerned that the parade would appear sparse and that the recognition might fall short of the honor our veterans so richly deserve.”

The city launched the Veterans Day Parade in 2024 to celebrate and honor the service and sacrifice of the natio

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