The Austin Veterans Day Parade Foundation welcomes you to this year's parade, ceremonies, and other activities. This is an all-volunteer event operating for over 18 years. Veterans' Day is an annual American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is usually observed on November 11. However, if it occurs on a Sunday then the following Monday is designated for holiday leave, and if it occurs Saturday then either Saturday or Friday may be so designated. The 2020 parade was planned for Wednesday, November 11 but will not be held this year. Tune to FOX7 for segments honoring local organizations and highlighting past parade participants. Veterans Day is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.
(Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.)
Our theme this year is Service. Veterans service is never ending and we want to highlight some of the great services provided by for and to Travis County veterans, especially by other veterans.
Average attendees (but you're all special to us)
Floats, vehicles, & organizations
Years in operation
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The Austin Veterans Day Parade is organized by the Austin Veterans Parade Foundation. Help the Austin Veterans Day Parade succeed - volunteer today!
The commemoration program will be held on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol.
This parade could not happen without the many generous hours put in by volunteers and the tremendous contributions of our sponsors - Thank you.
Here's a few of our favorite shots of past parades. Share yours with us by sending them to admin@austinveteransparade.org.
The Travis County Veterans Service Office provides eligible veterans, their dependents, and survivors direct and general support and assistance in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled.
To send a message to the Austin Veterans Day Parade committee, fill out this information
Want to know more about James Mahoney's picture of the Marine and the Pearl Harbor veteran? Visit the Dallas Morning News for the full story.
Other contact
The Parade Committee and team on Veterans Day are all volunteers.
Join us today. For more information or to learn about the next meetings - Please use the contact form or write committee@austinveteransparade.org for more information. Send mail to:
Austin Veterans Parade Foundation, P.O. Box 300016, Austin, TX 78703
This is the official media release about the parade, including contact information: