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2025 Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade
Honoring all Veterans... Past, Present & Future
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VOLUNTEER
Volunteers and supporters are always needed to help with all aspects of our annual event.
REGISTER
Individuals, groups, and organizations are invited to be part of our North Texas Veterans Day celebration
SPREAD THE WORD
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VETERANS DAY PARADE BUZZ
News Release
CITY PLANS FOR VETERANS DAY
The City of Fort Worth, in concert with the Tarrant County Veterans Council (TCVC), is planning a Vietnam War commemoration for Veterans Day, November 11. READ MORE
News Release
PARADE DESIGNATED NATIONAL VA SITE
The Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade has been designated by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) as a VA-recognized regional site for this year’s celebration in Fort Worth. Each year, the VDNC invites cities, towns, and non-profit organizations across the nation to play a special role in honoring America’s heroes. READ MORE
News Release
PARADE GRAND MARSHAL CHOSEN
Decorated Vietnam War veteran Army CW4 (Ret.) Doug Petersen will be the grand marshal for this year’s Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade, according to the event organizer – the Tarrant County Veterans Council (TCVC). Chief Petersen saved hundreds of lives during the war as a “Dustoff” – a helicopter pilot trained for medical evacuation missions during combat. READ MORE
Fact Sheet
EVOLUTION OF VETERANS DAY
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is an official United States public holiday observed annually on November 11, honoring military veterans, that is, persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces. READ MORE
VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMEMORATION VIDEO MESSAGE
