North Texans have a packed lineup of free, family‑oriented events to honor living veterans leading up to and on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. The schedule includes parades, a historic walk, museum programs and ceremonies at two state veterans’ homes.
Dallas: Katy Trail Walk and Farmers Market
Carry The Load will host a Veterans Day Walk along the Katy Trail. Participants check in at 8:30 a.m. at Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave., warm up at 9:30 a.m., hear remarks at 10 a.m., and begin the 3.3‑mile walk at 10:15 a.m. The route ends around 11:30 a.m. The event is part of the organization’s month‑long 100,000‑Meter Challenge and registration is available on the organizer’s event page.
The Dallas Farmers Market will be open for a special Veterans Day weekend. Hours are 9 a.m.‑5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.‑5 p.m. Sunday at 920 S. Harwood St. Visitors can write thank‑you notes on a banner, make cards with the BURDZ‑I Foundation from 10 a.m.‑2 p.m., and the first 25 veterans each day receive a $10 Shed Bucks voucher with valid ID. Children’s activities and live music are also scheduled.
Grapevine Parade and Fair
Grapevine’s Veterans Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Main and West Hudgins streets, proceeds north on Main Street and finishes at East Wall Street. Free parking is provided throughout Historic Main Street. After the parade, a Veterans Fair will be held behind the Town Square Gazebo, 115 E. Worth St., featuring more than 15 organizations offering information on veteran services and benefits, military vehicles, food and music by Guitars for Heroes.
Fort Worth and Arlington Parades
The Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. in downtown Fort Worth. This year’s theme honors the nation and 250 years of veterans’ service. The route circles the Tarrant County Courthouse and passes Belknap, Commerce, Fifth and Houston streets.
In Arlington, the Texas Veterans Day Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Entertainment District. The free event includes military units, veteran groups and community organizations. Spectators are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. A drone show will follow the parade over Mark Holtz Lake, with an approximate start time of 7 p.m. Road closures are expected beginning around 2 p.m.
State Veterans’ Homes and Museum Access
Two Texas state veterans’ homes will hold public ceremonies at 11 a.m.: the Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home at 2200 Joe B. Rushing Road in Fort Worth, and the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home at 1300 Seven Oaks Road in Bonham. No RSVP is required.
The National Medal of Honor Museum will offer free general admission to everyone from 10 a.m.‑5 p.m. at 1861 AT&T Way. While the free admission does not include add‑on experiences, a complimentary luncheon for veterans and active‑duty service members will be held from 11 a.m.‑1 p.m. with prior registration.
Plan Ahead
All organizers advise checking for updates before heading to any event, as schedules and road closures may change. These activities provide ample opportunity for families, friends and community members to show gratitude to those who have served our country.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
