Overview
- San Antonio’s downtown Veterans Day Parade went forward Saturday with strong civilian turnout after roughly 50 active-duty Army and Navy participants canceled because of the federal shutdown.
- The procession featured about 90 entries, and organizers introduced an inaugural Veterans 5K that followed the parade route with in-person and virtual options.
- TPR reported spectators lined Houston Street as veterans, bands and community groups marched from Milam Park to Veterans Memorial Plaza.
- The Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery ceremony is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, now scheduled under the oversight of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ office.
- Austin’s 69th Annual Veterans Parade begins Tuesday at 9 a.m. with a resource event at 10 a.m. and a ceremony at 11:11 a.m., while Houston’s city celebration features a 10 a.m. ceremony and an American Heroes Parade at 11:30 a.m. with posted downtown street closures.