Overview
- San Antonio’s downtown Veterans Day Parade went forward on Nov. 8 with roughly 90 entries after about 50 active-duty Army and Navy members canceled due to the shutdown.
- Organizers added an inaugural Veterans 5K on parade day, offering in‑person and virtual options with a $35 registration that included a medal and T‑shirt.
- The Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery ceremony is set for 9 a.m. on Nov. 11 under scheduling oversight from U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ office.
- Austin plans the 69th Annual Veterans Parade on Nov. 11 at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. veterans resource event and an 11:11 a.m. ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
- Houston’s “Houston Salutes American Heroes” features a 10 a.m. ceremony and an 11:30 a.m. parade downtown with a published route and street closures.