2022 VFW Virtual Parade of Winners

Every year, nearly 230,000 of our nation’s youth compete in the VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen audio essay competitions for their chance to win a portion of more than $3 million in college scholarships and awards.

The competitions culminate with the Parade of Winners event, designed to celebrate and recognize the contests’ top national winners.

This year, the VFW will host its annual Parade of Winners virtually on April 1 at 7 p.m. CDT, live on Facebook. Be sure to tap “interested,” then “going” on the Facebook event to ensure you stay up-to-date and receive all event notifications. To listen to the winning essay from your state, click here.

During the historic event, VFW and VFW Auxiliary state and national leadership, representatives from program sponsors Twisted X and Dell, and this year’s 52 Voice of Democracy Department (state) winners will come together from all over the world as we crown the 2022 national Voice of Democracy first place winner.