The 9th Annual Northeast LA Veterans Day Parade to honor America’s veterans for their loyal and dedicated service will take place on Sunday, November 9.
The tradition began on November 11, 1947. Raymond Weeks, dubbed the “Father of Veterans Day,” exemplified selfless service to his country through volunteerism. In 1945, upon returning from WWII to his home in Birmingham, Alabama, he envisioned a national holiday honoring veterans of all wars. In 1946, his passionate pursuit led him to personally deliver his petition for “National Veterans Day 1947” to then Army Chief of Staff, General Dwight Eisenhower, who fully supported Weeks’ mission. Shortly thereafter, Congressman Edward H. Rees (Kansas) introduced legislation to change Armistice Day to Veterans Day in order to honor all veterans who have served America.
In 2006 the communities of Northeast Los Angeles came together to honor those who have served and continue to do so. With continued support and participation from the community, the tradition lives on.
The event will begin with a ceremony at Eagle Rock City Hall at 10:00am. The parade will begin moving at 1:00pm and travel east on York Boulevard, starting at Fire Station 55 and ending just before Figueroa Street. The day’s festivities will continue at the Highland Park Senior Center until 5:00pm.
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2014
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Starting Location: Solemn Ceremony at Eagle Rock City Hall
2035 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041 [map]
Parade Starts at: 4455 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041 [map]
For more information, route map, and a detailed schedule of the day’s events, visit www.nelavetsparade.com or contact [email protected].