MAYOR BILL WHITE INVITES HOUSTONIANS TO THE ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AND PARADE
November 10, 2008 -- Mayor Bill White invites Houstonians to join him in honoring service men and women by attending the annual Veteran's Day ceremony followed by the parade. The emcees for this year’s ceremony will be Jorge Lopez, Director of the Houston National Cemetery, and Abe Stice, the former assistant director of the Houston National Cemetery. The events will take place Tuesday, November 11th, 2008, beginning at 10 a.m. The parade is to begin at 11:45 a.m. The ceremony will take place on the steps of City Hall at 901 Bagby. Admission is free.
"This event is a great way to show our appreciation for the sacrifices of our nation's veterans," said Mayor Bill White. "Our military men and women make great sacrifices, many of which last a lifetime. It is our duty as citizens to welcome home those who have recently gone to war and to support all veterans as a grateful nation."
The observance will include the customary 11th hour moment of silence, held at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, every year. The moment of silence will take place on the steps of City Hall, near the Hermann Square Reflecting Pool.
Over 120 entries, including military divisions, VFW posts, military vehicles, marching bands and local personalities will be there for the parade.
The parade route begins at the corner of Texas Avenue and Smith Street. The procession moves south on Smith Street to Lamar then westward on Lamar, concluding on Bagby (see attached parade map).
Complimentary parking is available in the Theater District garages if you arrive before 12:30 p.m.
