East Texas cities celebrate veterans with parades and events

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Communities across East Texas are honoring veterans with a variety of events: from parades and ceremonies to raffles and car shows. Nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and schools are joining in celebrations taking place throughout the week and on Veterans Day itself.

Here’s a look at some of the events that are paying tribute to this year’s Veterans Day:

AthensBullard

Nov. 11: Bullard High School invites all veterans to their Veterans Day ceremony featuring the high school band, choir, theatre and guest speaker.

CantonGun Barrell CityHuntington

Nov.8: Angelina County’s Veterans Day Parade & Celebration will be hosted in Huntington featuring floats, vendors and singing.

Jacksonville

Nov. 12: VFW Post 3984 is hosting their 6th Annual Veterans Celebration, with free lunch, a free veterans raffle, music and special speakers.

Longview

Nov. 11: Animal Health & Hospital is offering free exams and vaccinations for pets of veterans or active-duty military, coffee from a travelling coffee truck, cookies, popcorn and goodie bags.

Lufkin

Nov. 8: VFW Post 1836 is hosting a Veterans Day Celebration with a car show, food, live music, raffles, vendors and more.

MalakoffMineolaMount PleasantNacogdochesPalestineTexarkana

Nov. 8: KTFS is hosting a Veterans Day Parade and Festival inviting people to bring their whole family.

TylerWhitehouse

You can now stream KETK and FOX51 News live 24/7 on your smart TV with KETK+, our brand-new app! No antenna, cable, or satellite needed—watch for free, anytime. Just download it on your Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV and start streaming.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KETK.com | FOX51.com.

East Texas cities celebrate veterans with parades and events

Tags: