WHITEVILLE, NC — Downtown Whiteville will transform into a hub of patriotic celebration, live entertainment, and local heritage on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, as the community hosts the 2026 Columbus County Veterans Day Celebration Parade alongside the N.C. Pecan Music Festival.
The combined lineup brings together two of Columbus County’s most anticipated autumn traditions, drawing residents across the region to honor military veterans and celebrate the county’s agricultural heritage.
Veterans Day Parade Kicks Off Morning Festivities
The patriotic festivities begin Saturday morning with the annual Columbus County Veterans Day Celebration Parade, co-hosted by the City of Whiteville, Columbus County, and the N.C. Pecan Music Festival.
Featuring decorated floats, marching contingents, and red-white-and-blue patriotic displays, the parade route winds directly through downtown Whiteville.
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Line-Up & Staging: Float staging begins between 8:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. near the water tower at 113 W. Smith Street.
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Parade Start Time: The parade officially steps off at 10:00 a.m.
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Route: Proceeds from W. Smith Street through downtown Whiteville, concluding at West Virgil Street.
N.C. Pecan Music Festival & Live Main Stage Lineup
Following the conclusion of the parade, downtown streets will transition into the N.C. Pecan Music Festival, running from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Festival-goers can explore local craft vendors, food trucks, and family activities stretched across South Madison Street and the downtown perimeter, while live music anchors the main stage throughout the day.
Main Stage Band Lineup:
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10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Joes on Call
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12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Emory West (featuring Emory & Sarah West with full band performing country, classic rock, and outlaw country favorites)
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2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Four Warned (delivering classic ’70s and ’80s rock hits)
Weekend Event Schedule & Details
| Event | Time | Location / Details |
| Parade Line-Up | 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | 113 W. Smith St. (Water Tower) |
| Veterans Day Parade | 10:00 a.m. | Downtown Whiteville (W. Smith St. to W. Virgil St.) |
| Pecan Music Festival | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | South Madison Street & Downtown Perimeter |
| Joes on Call | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Main Stage |
| Emory West | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Four Warned | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Main Stage |
Spectators and festival visitors are encouraged to arrive early for parking along downtown side streets and to bring lawn chairs for the stage performances.
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