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Texas Veterans Day Events Press On as San Antonio Parade Rolls, Austin and Houston Set Tuesday Tributes

Organizers are adjusting to a federal shutdown that sidelined some active-duty participants by leaning on community entries and keeping ceremonies on schedule across major cities.

Overview

  • San Antonio held its downtown Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 8 after a noon start at Milam Park, featuring floats, military bands and community groups.
  • About 50 active-duty Army and Navy members canceled their San Antonio parade roles because of the federal government shutdown, according to organizers.
  • San Antonio introduced an inaugural Veterans 5K tied to the parade, starting at 10:30 a.m. with in-person and virtual options and a $35 registration.
  • Austin’s 69th Annual Veterans Parade begins Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the South Congress Avenue Bridge to the Texas Capitol, followed by a 10 a.m. resource event and an 11:11 a.m. ceremony.
  • Houston’s Veterans Day ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday with the American Heroes Parade at 11:30 a.m. on a downtown route with posted street closures, and scheduling for Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery’s ceremony is being coordinated by U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales.