{"id":366230,"date":"2025-11-09T06:02:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T06:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/366230\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T06:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T06:02:13","slug":"thousands-gather-at-hemisfair-for-veterans-day-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/366230\/","title":{"rendered":"Thousands gather at Hemisfair for Veterans Day celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Thousands of residents gathered at Hemisfair in San Antonio Saturday morning for an early Veterans Day celebration, highlighting the city\u2019s deep military connections.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The celebration, held in Military City USA, featured a Veterans Day parade, live music, and community activities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Beyond the festivities, the event provided local non-profit organizations and aid groups an opportunity to connect with veterans transitioning to civilian life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Additional Veterans Day celebrations are scheduled throughout San Antonio for Tuesday, Nov. 11.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Read also:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>1 treated for smoke inhalation after fire destroys NW Side apartment building<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:53<\/p>\n<p>1 treated for smoke inhalation after fire destroys NW Side apartment buildingMayor Jones won\u2019t say if she still wants second Spurs arena election for San Antonio voters<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Jones won\u2019t say if she still wants second Spurs arena election for San Antonio votersTexas Game Wardens to adapt K-9 training after Hill Country floods<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:41<\/p>\n<p>Texas Game Wardens to adapt K-9 training after Hill Country floodsSome SA flights canceled this weekend as FAA flight restrictions affect nation<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:46<\/p>\n<p>Some SA flights canceled this weekend as FAA flight restrictions affect nationLeaks found under Memorial High School cause smelly hallways, student complaints<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:17<\/p>\n<p>Leaks found under Memorial High School cause smelly hallways, student complaintsRetired air traffic controller weighs in on government shutdown effects on airport workers<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:47<\/p>\n<p>Retired air traffic controller weighs in on government shutdown effects on airport workers\u2018It feels like I\u2019m failing\u2019: Mom on SNAP benefits struggles to feed kids<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:43<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It feels like I\u2019m failing\u2019: Mom on SNAP benefits struggles to feed kidsSpurs Managing Partner Peter J. 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