Veterans Day Celebrations in DFW

Every year on November 11, Americans honor military veterans who have so proudly served this country. There are many ways to do so, such as displaying an American flag in your yard, spending the day with a loved one who has served in the military or writing letters to troops stationed overseas. You can also mark the day by spending it with others in your community. There are many Veterans Day celebrations in DFW that you can attend to show heartfelt appreciation.

Dallas

The first in this list of Veterans Day celebrations in DFW is the Veterans Day parade in downtown Dallas. It will be held on Nov. 11, 2010 beginning with massing of the colors and the 11th-hour ceremony in front of City Hall. The parade will follow the official ceremony. For a route map or more information, visit the Dallas Veterans Day Parade website.

Downtown Fort Worth

The Tarrant County Veterans Council has scheduled its annual Veterans Day Parade in Fort Worth. It is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 beginning and ending north of downtown at LaGrave Field, 301 NE 6th Street. For more information, visit the Tarrant County Veterans Council online or call (817) 781-8731.

Grand Prairie

The City of Grand Prairie will hold Veterans Day celebrations in DFW at 10 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2010 just behind the Grand Prairie Senior Center, which is at 925 Conover Drive. To find out more or to see how you can get involved, call (972) 237-8100.

Adkins

On Nov. 6, the Viet Nam Vets / Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club presents the 17th Annual Veterans Day Run at Texas Pride BBQ, 2980 Loop 1604. The event starts at 9 a.m. with a ride to the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in San Antonio starting at 10 a.m. A ceremony will be held at the Memorial at 11 a.m. Riders will return to Texas Pride following the ceremony for live music, food and raffle tickets. Call (254) 220-1877 for more information.

Plano

The Veterans Day celebrations in DFW continue with the City of Plano hosting a Veterans Day Salute on Nov. 11, 2010 at the Plano Senior Recreation Center, 401 W. 16th St., honoring all who served in the military. This event features the Plano West Senior High JROTC Color Guard, a Salute to Veterans essay presentation, the Dallas Tap Dazzlers, Kings of Swing, Plano Community Band and Senior Center Tap Dancers. This Veterans Day celebration is free, but you must register by 5 p.m. on Nov. 9. Call (972) 941-7155 or register online at the Plano Senior Center website. Use barcode number 102553 to register online.

North Richland Hills

The City of North Richland Hills is hosting its annual Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 11, 2010 at Liberty Park, 5825 Holiday Lane. Beginning at 11 a.m., the celebration will honor all of those who have served in our nation's military. Call the North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department at (817) 427-6620 for more information.

If at all possible, take the time to attend one of these Veterans Day celebrations in DFW to display your gratitude to those who have served our country.