The San Diego Veterans Day Parade marched down Harbor Drive along San Diego Bay, between the County Administration Building and the USS Midway Museum, Monday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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San Diego County boasts one of the largest veteran populations in the U.S. with more than 200,000 former and retired military members living and working in the county.
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PHOTOS: San Diego Veterans Day Parade
This year’s parade is expected to feature nearly 80 participants and will again be comprised of a variety of bands, floats, ceremonial vehicles and marching units from veterans organizations, military commands, local businesses, and community service and civic groups. Several past military heroes will be honored in the parade.
Like previous years, the parade will honor all veterans who have worn the uniform of the nation.
Fleet Week San Diego:
Fleet Week runs through Veteran's Day, Monday, Nov. 11, with several events honoring veterans, military service members and their families.
The San Diego Veterans Day Parade began in 1987 and continues to be the largest parade on the West Coast that salutes military veterans. It’s important, especially in a Navy and Marine Corps town like San Diego, that the service and sacrifice of America’s military veterans are remembered and honored.
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