Marching bands, JROTC cadets, and veterans filled downtown Savannah’s streets on Wednesday for the city’s 80th annual Veterans Day parade. Spectators cheered and waved flags as the parade made its way through downtown, honoring those who served in the U.S. armed forces.

Benedictine Military School cadets march down Broughton Street during the Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
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Members of the 671 Vietnam Veterans Association’s color guard stand in front of their float in the staging area for the Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
The Savannah High School marching band marches down Broughton Street during the Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
Members of the 671 Vietnam Veterans Association ride on their float during the Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
The Windsor Forest High School marching band marches past St. Vincent’s Academy during the 80th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
Members of the French and American militaries salute the flag during the national anthem at the 80th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
The 3rd Infantry Division’s color guard participates in the 80th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
The Savannah High School marching band marches down Abercorn Street during the Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
The Windsor Forest High School marching band marches past St. Vincent’s Academy during the 80th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
A POW/MIA flag hangs from a spectator’s hat during the 80th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
The Dodge County High School color guard marches down Broughton Street during the 80th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
Members of Women Veterans of the Coastal Empire wave from a trolley window during the 80th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
JROTC cadets march in the 80th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
JROTC cadets march in the 80th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
The Windsor Forest High School marching band marches past St. Vincent’s Academy during the 80th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
JROTC cadets march in the 80th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
Members of the Savannah Police Department salute as “Taps” is played during the 80th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America
Members of Urban Christian Academy wave flags from a trolley window during the 80th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America

Justin Taylor is a visual journalist based in Savannah. He is a Catchlight Local/Report for America Corps member. His versatile style blends elements of fine art, photojournalism, and drone photography. A...