October 31, 2025 3:40 a.m.
On Wednesday, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation calling upon all citizens in the county to celebrate and honor Veterans and Military Families Month.
The proclamation also recognized and invited residents to honor all veterans-on -Veterans Day and attend the 70th annual Douglas County Veterans Day Parade.
Commissioner Tim Freeman presented proclamation certificates to a long list of U.S. military veterans, veteran service support groups and military family members in attendance.
The Veterans Day Parade will take place in downtown Roseburg on November 11th, starting at 11:00 a.m. It has been held in Roseburg every year since 1955. It has earned the title of “Oregon’s Greatest Veterans Day Parade”. This year’s theme is “1775-2025: 250 Years of Military Excellence”.
The parade will follow the traditional route through downtown Roseburg, starting at the corner of Northeast Fowler Street and Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. Parade applications can be downloaded from the county website: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/507/Veterans-Day-Parade-Committee or picked up at the county’s Veterans Service Office at the courthouse. The parade application dedline is October 31st, for those who want their entry to be judged.
The commissioners announced that the county will again participate in Operation Green Light. During the month of the November the front of the courthouse will be illuminated in green lights to show appreciation and support for veterans and their families.