2021.11 Opening Celebration - Veterans Day Week

Opening Ceremonies: A Celebration of Heroes

Sunday, November 7, 2021 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

All day starting at 10:00 a.m., bring the whole family and your friends and neighbors to enjoy static displays of military tanks from Fort Hood, cannons from the Sons of the Texas Revolution, Police, Fire, Sheriff, EMS, SWAT, and other tactical vehicles, K-9 demos, a Veterans Resource Expo and Job Fair. 

Enjoy a spectacular Walk of Valor Parade and Opening Ceremony beginning at 1:00 p.m. that includes a B-25 Devil Dog fly-over, TAPS and 21-Gun Salute, dignitaries, marching bands, Patriot Guard Riders, and a special tribute to the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood as they celebrate their 100th Anniversary! 

The USO will also be there to provide refreshments and to share the USO story! Food trucks, displays in the tent, and of course, the awe-inspiring flags and the Traveling Vietnam Wall will be a part of this unforgettable day. This is all FREE! Join us!