Every year on Nov. 11, the country commemorates Veterans Day and honors those who have served in the U.S. military. Here in North Texas, there will be celebrations, parades, festivals, concerts and more in honor of the holiday. <\/p>\n
Remember to check the websites or social media on each event for any last-minute changes. You can find more events at <\/b>Go See DFW<\/a>.<\/p>\n NORTH TEXAS VETERANS CELEBRATION<\/p>\n McKinney-based nonprofit the Warrior\u2019s Keep will host its seventh annual North Texas Veterans Celebration at Tupps Brewery in McKinney. Guests can hear speaker Army Sgt. Vincent Hancock and enjoy live entertainment, plus make bids in the silent auction. Attendees can also buy a craft beer-tasting pass and the whole hog roast plate.<\/p>\n DETAILS<\/a>: Nov. 7 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Tupps Outdoor Beer Hall, 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney. Free. <\/p>\n News Roundups<\/p>\n Catch up on the day’s news you need to know.<\/p>\n By signing up, you agree to our\u00a0Terms of Service<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n MCKINNEY VETERANS DAY CEREMONY<\/p>\n This special Veterans Day ceremony is hosted by the McKinney Armed Services Memorial Board at Cpl. RD Foster Veterans Memorial Park. It will include the dedication of a memorial marker. <\/p>\n DETAILS<\/a>: Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to noon at Cpl. RD Foster Veterans Memorial Park, 6053 Weiskopf Ave., McKinney. Free. <\/p>\n PATRIOTS RUN 5K & FUN RUN<\/p>\n Lace up your running shoes and honor veterans, first responders and their families by participating in the 5K and fun run. This event kicks off at Red Tail Pavilion.<\/p>\n DETAILS<\/a>: Nov. 8 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Red Tail Pavilion at Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. Registration ranges from $25 to $35.<\/p>\n GRAPEVINE VETERANS DAY PARADE AND FAIR<\/p>\n The Grapevine Veterans Day Parade will march down historic Main Street and end at East Wall Street. Veterans and residents are invited to watch the parade and check out the Veterans Fair, which will have 15 organizations offering veteran services, programs and benefits. There will also be live music by Guitars for Heroes. <\/p>\n DETAILS<\/a>: Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. on Grapevine\u2019s historic Main Street and the Town Square gazebo, 115 E. Worth St., Grapevine. Free. <\/p>\n AMERICAN HEROES: A SALUTE TO VETERANS<\/p>\n Celebrate veterans and first responders with fun activities for all ages in The Colony. There will be carnival rides, games, a concert series, food trucks and a drone show. <\/p>\n DETAILS<\/a>: Nov. 8 from noon to 8 p.m. at the Athletic Club, 4100 Blair Oaks Dr., The Colony.<\/p>\n MANSFIELD VETERANS DAY PARADE AND SALUTE <\/p>\n The city of Mansfield is honoring military veterans with a parade down Broad Street that will pass by City Hall and the field of flags. After the parade, there will be a patriotic salute concert on the front steps of City Hall. <\/p>\n DETAILS<\/a>: Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at Broad Street and City Hall, 1200 E. Broad Street. Free. <\/p>\n PLANO FLAGS OF HONOR<\/p>\n The Red Tail Pavilion will be adorned with 1,111 American flags honoring veterans and first responders. Attendees can dedicate a flag to their hero and walk around and admire the patriotic scene. <\/p>\n DETAILS<\/a>: Nov. 8 through Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Red Tail Pavilion at Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. Free. <\/p>\n PATRIOTIC CHALK WALK<\/p>\n People can register to participate in the Plano Flags of Honor Chalk Walk to create art to honor veterans. There will be five divisions, which include professional; amateur; fourth to fifth grade; sixth to eighth grade; and high school. <\/p>\n DETAILS<\/a>: Nov. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Red Tail Pavilion at Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. Free. <\/p>\n FALL CONCERT HONORING VETERANS<\/p>\n The Allen Community Band will honor veterans through music by playing a collection of songs from each branch of service. John Philip Sousa\u2019s The Stars and Stripes Forever will end the concert. <\/p>\n DETAILS<\/a>: Nov. 9 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Lowery Freshman Center, 368 N. Greenville Ave., Allen. Free. <\/p>\n DENTON\u2019S VETERANS DAY CEREMONY<\/p>\n This annual program features patriotic performances by the Young at Heart band and senior center chorus members, plus there will be a guest speaker.<\/p>\n DETAILS<\/a>: Nov. 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave., Denton. Free. <\/p>\n TEXAS VETERANS DAY PARADE IN ARLINGTON <\/p>\n The Arlington Entertainment District will boom with patriotic pride. Attendees can check out the Veterans Day parade, military flyovers, marching bands, military vehicles, veteran services area, and drone show. This year\u2019s grand marshal is former U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Marines will collect new, unwrapped toys along the parade route for Toys for Tots.<\/p>\n DETAILS<\/a>: Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Arlington Entertainment District. Free. <\/p>\n NORTH RICHLAND HILLS VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION<\/p>\n The 18th annual North Richland Hills Veterans Day Celebration will honor those who have served in the armed forces. There will be a wreath of honor, and the city\u2019s Police and Fire Honor Guard will present the colors, a keynote address and performances. <\/p>\n DETAILS<\/a>: Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon at the NRH City Hall lobby, 4301 City Point Drive, North Richland Hills. Free. <\/p>\n GREATER DALLAS VETERANS DAY PARADE<\/p>\n This educational and family-friendly event salutes veterans and military members for their service. The parade theme this year is \u201cCommemorating 75 Years of the Korean War.\u201d There will be a ceremony, the playing of taps and a Missing Man formation military flyover. <\/p>\n DETAILS<\/a>: Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave., Dallas. Free.<\/p>\n TARRANT COUNTY VETERANS DAY PARADE <\/p>\n This year\u2019s parade will pay tribute to Vietnam veterans The parade begins at the Tarrant County Courthouse and will go down Fort Worth\u2019s Main Street through Sundance Square. <\/p>\n