Does your community have annual Veterans Day Parades ?

No, but it does have Veterans Day ceremonies in all three of our local schools. These are normally attended by the veteran parent(s) at the school in which their child attends. In addition, our Middle and High Schools provide a free meal for the veterans who attend. The ceremonies at the Middle and High Schools are a mix of student participation and a ceremony provided by the VFW. The Elementary School allows the Boy Scouts to bring in the Colors and to post them in the front.

I believe the reason for this is that most veterans have to work on that day. Many can come on a extended lunch hour but must return to work. Unlike other holidays, like the 4th of July, where most factories and major businesses shut down for the day, it is business as usual on Veterans Day.

SPC Darin Taylor no parades on Veterans Day but some are in our 4th of July. I'm interested in getting involved with DAV here in IL. I'm in the western suburbs can you put me in touch with some one. PM me with details if you can.

My small home town (population around 3,000) does have a parade. I think small towns do a better job of remembering things like Veterans Day. I'll break bold and say I think small town America is more patriotic than big city America.

This has been an ongoing thing. Permits, etc. are easier to do in a small town. Since 9/11/01, participation and community response has increased.