Several things are happening in Fort Worth tomorrow, Nov. 11, in recognition of Veteran’s Day. Here’s what’s going on:
Veteran’s Day Parade: The Fort Worth Veterans Day parade will begin at 10 a.m., starting at LaGrave Field and winding through Houston and Main streets downtown. A map to LaGrave Field can be found here.
Military Museum of Fort Worth: The museum will hold a special Veteran’s Day event from noon to 8 p.m. with book signings by veterans and military historians, as well as a battle re-enactment. A vintage WWII Jeep and other military vehicles will also be on site. The museum is at 712 Dorothy Lane in the Monticello neighborhood. See complete details on the museum’s Facebook page.
North Richland Hills: At 11 a.m., the city will hold its celebration at Liberty Park, located at 5825 Holiday Lane. The park is home to the city’s Veterans Monument.
Tarrant County College: Tarrant County College campuses will commemorate Veterans Day with a variety of events. Among them, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Northwest Campus, 4801 Marine Creek Parkway in Fort Worth, will hold a Fallen Angels Benefit Concert in the courtyard. At 1:30 p.m., the Southeast Campus, 2100 Southeast Parkway in Arlington, will show the documentary Alive Day Memories: Home From Iraq, in the Bistro.
Arlington: Bell Helicopter CEO and former Army officer John Garrison Jr. will lead a commemoration ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Park Memorial in Arlington. Mayor Robert Cluck is also expected to attend the ceremony, which is sponsored by the Great Southwest Rotary Club in Arlington. Music will be provided by Judge Brent Carr and the Cowtown Music Club. Veterans Park is at Spanish Trail and West Arkansas Lane.
