Join Us Sunday, November 11, 2012!
On Sunday, November 11, 2012, the City of Houston will show support of our Armed Forces as we celebrate the 13th Annual Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Commemoration and Parade.
The Veterans Day Parade Route
Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. at Smith and Texas, proceeds south on Smith, west on Lamar and concludes on Lamar at Bagby. Staging on Preston between Bagby and Smith, Prairie between Milam and Bagby, Prairie between Milam and Travis (one north lane and one south lane only), Texas between Smith and Louisiana (one north lane only), Smith between Congress and Texas, Louisiana between Texas and Preston, and Milam between Preston and Texas (one west lane only). Disbanding on Bagby between McKinney and Dallas and on Allen Parkway (outbound).
For More Information
Mayor's Office of Special Events
City Hall.
901 Bagby, 4th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
PHONE: 832.393.0868
E-MAIL: veteransday@houstontx.gov
Go to www.houstonspecialevents.org
Register / Apply for Parade
On behalf of Mayor Annise Parker, we wish to extend a special invitation for you to participate in the parade by entering your marching unit, band, military vehicle or float. Please download and complete the Parade Application.
Each year, hundreds of veteran’s organizations, military personnel, historic associations, universities and schools create patriotic and inspiring entries. We look forward to your joining us as we pay tribute to our American Heroes.
AT&T Veterans Job Fair 2011
Veterans seeking employment may attend the free annual AT&T Veterans Job Fair at City Hall on November 11, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be recruiting from top Houston based companies on-site in Hermann Square stationed around the reflection pool. This website will be updated daily as job fair applications are filed.
Walgreens Veterans Health Fair 2011
Participants are encouraged to attend the Walgreens Veterans Health Fair on November 11, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at City Hall. Walgreens will provide flu shots and on-site health screenings that will include: blood glucose testing, bone density, blood pressure readings, cholesterol checks, waist circumference, and Body Mass Index exams. Free HIV/STD and TB screenings will also be available courtesy of the City of Houston, Health and Human Services Department.
Sponsorship Information
For Event Sponsorship Information please contact:
Steve Muraco
Division Manager
Sponsorship
Direct: 832.393.0838
steve.muraco@houstontx.gov
Susan Bono
Sponsorship Account Executive
Mayor's Office of Special Events
Direct: 832.393.1037
susan.bono@houstontx.gov