{"id":46230,"date":"2025-11-12T07:57:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T07:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/46230\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T07:57:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T07:57:10","slug":"photos-arlington-honors-veterans-with-annual-texas-veterans-day-parade-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/46230\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Arlington honors veterans with annual Texas Veterans Day Parade | News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A woman in a black jacket and red hat waves three small American flags in her right hand.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1708\" height=\"1214\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6913f15f54fdf.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"142\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Arlington City Council Member Barbara Odom-Wesley waves American flags during the Texas Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 in the Arlington Entertainment District. Odom-Wesley has lived in Arlington for nearly 40 years.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Samarie%20Goffney\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The sound of cheers, police sirens and fire truck horns spilled over Ballpark Way on Tuesday as Arlington honored veterans in its annual Texas Veterans Day Parade.<\/p>\n<p>The Arlington community and government officials gathered to honor veterans. The event featured performances from bands and spirit groups from high schools across Arlington.<\/p>\n<p>Arlington Mayor Jim Ross attended the parade and presented an award to Rex Tillerson, the parade\u2019s grand marshal and former U.S. secretary of state.<\/p>\n<p>The event concluded with a drone show and live music.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A red mustang with patriotic decorations drives down the street.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1808\" height=\"1146\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6913f15e1fdff.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"127\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Members of the North Texas Mustang Club drive by during the Texas Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 in the Arlington Entertainment District. The club was established in 1982.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Samarie%20Goffney\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"People in dance uniforms with pom-poms perform in rows.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1768\" height=\"1172\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6913f16232f24.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Juan Seguin High School Starline Dance Team performs during the Texas Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 in the Arlington Entertainment District. Many Arlington high school spirit teams performed during the parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Samarie%20Goffney\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"One person, cast in shadow, gives a thumbs up as another beside them waves a small American flag. A large American flag is suspended between two fire ladders behind them.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6913f54ead31d.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Attendees wave at oncoming parade floats during the Texas Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 in the Arlington Entertainment District. Arlington celebrated Veterans Day by hosting a parade to honor veterans and their service.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Joel%20A.%20Solis\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Joel Solis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A man in a black jacket and a military hat walks through a field with large American flags waving in it.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1717\" height=\"1208\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6913f1659164c.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"141\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Arlington resident Larry Bowlin, 78, walks through the Texas Field of Honor during the Texas Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 in the Arlington Entertainment District. Bowlin served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1972.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Samarie%20Goffney\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"People carry a large American flag and walk down a street.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6913f5497dd98.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Parade participants carry a large American flag during the Texas Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 in the Arlington Entertainment District. Various American decorations adorned people, cars and parade floats.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Joel%20A.%20Solis\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Joel Solis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Dancers with pom-poms march down a street. An American flag is suspended between two fire ladders behind them.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6913f556485f0.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Juan Seguin High School Starline Dance Team marches down the road during the Texas Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 in the Arlington Entertainment District. Seguin band members and dancers performed during the opening of the parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Joel%20A.%20Solis\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Joel Solis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A silhouette of a man walking a dog is visible in front of a lake. Behind the lake, a large white building is lit up, a large American flag waving next to it.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1771\" height=\"1171\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6913f3af83651.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"132\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>An attendee walks his dog in front of the National Medal of Honor Museum during the Texas Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 in the Arlington Entertainment District. The parade concluded with a drone show.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Samarie%20Goffney\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A man in a white hat smiles and gives a thumbs up.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6913f61e2d609.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Arlington Mayor Jim Ross gives a thumbs up to the crowd during the Texas Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 in the Arlington Entertainment District. Ross and multiple Arlington City Council members were present at the parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Joel%20A.%20Solis\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Joel Solis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A baby holds a small American flag in each hand.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6913f622747b9.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Arlington resident Javier Lujan, 1, watches the parade go by with American flags in his hand\u00a0 during the Texas Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 in the Arlington Entertainment District. It was Lujan\u2019s first time attending the parade.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Joel%20A.%20Solis\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Joel Solis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>@pixaperfect_\u00a0@untitled_photographer_<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/gallery\/news\/photos-arlington-honors-veterans-with-annual-texas-veterans-day-parade\/mailto:photo-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">photo-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Arlington City Council Member Barbara Odom-Wesley waves American flags during the Texas Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":46231,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[150,152,151,223],"class_list":{"0":"post-46230","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arlington","8":"tag-arlington","9":"tag-arlington-headlines","10":"tag-arlington-news","11":"tag-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46230"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46230\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46231"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}