HOUSTON – The City of Houston is preparing to honor military veterans Wednesday, Nov. 11, with its annual “Houston Salutes American Heroes” Veterans Day celebration, featuring a ceremony at City Hall followed by a parade through downtown.
The event is free and open to the public, with local veterans organizations, ROTC groups, marching bands and supporters expected to participate.
When and where is the Veterans Day parade?
The celebration begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the steps of Houston City Hall, where officials will recognize local veterans and hear a keynote address from Ambassador Chase Untermeyer, a professor of practice at the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs.
At 11 a.m., attendees will observe a moment of silence commemorating the armistice that ended fighting in World War I on Nov. 11, 1918.
Map of the parade route
Spectators are welcome to watch from anywhere along the parade route.
Which streets will be closed?
Drivers traveling through downtown Houston should expect several street closures associated with the celebration…