Honoring Local Heroes
HOUSTON — Mayor John Whitmire is inviting residents to celebrate and honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military at the City of Houston Veterans Day Program and Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Texas is home to over 250,000 veterans, the largest veteran population in the nation, and the city continues its annual tradition of paying tribute through the “Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Celebration.”
Veterans Day Ceremony
The formal ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., featuring acknowledgments and a keynote speaker recognizing local veterans. At 11 a.m., a Moment of Silence will be observed to mark the Armistice that ended World War I.
American Heroes Parade
Following the ceremony, the parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. at Dallas and Bagby streets. The route proceeds east on Dallas, north on Louisiana, west on Walker, south on Smith, and ends at Lamar and Bagby. Local veteran organizations, ROTC groups, bands, and supporters will march along the route. The parade is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend and show their support.
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