November 9th 2024.
Hey there! How about we don't let the weather put a damper on San Jose's downtown Veterans Day parade this Monday? Sure, the forecast is calling for rain during the parade, but the veterans participating in the 106th annual celebration in downtown San Jose would probably tell you they've been through much worse. And considering the immense effort put forth by various companies, civic organizations, and individuals - whether elected or not - to make this parade happen, it would be a shame to not see a good crowd lining the streets, even if they have to bring umbrellas.
This year's grand marshal is retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Hager, a Silicon Valley native from Mountain View and a Santa Clara University alum with a degree in mathematics. Talk about a local hero! Hager completed his 35-year military career as the deputy commanding general for operations at the Cyber National Mission Force and also served as the mobilization assistant to the commander for USCYBERCOM. He has been deployed to various locations, including Operation Desert Storm, and received multiple accolades such as the Distinguished Service Medal and the Bronze Star.
The parade, which will take place on Monday, November 11th, 2024, will also feature other notable participants. The San Jose Police Honor Guard, Cub Scouts of Pack 264, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, members of the Kiwanis International Non-Profit Organization, and San José State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson, just to name a few.
As is tradition, the event will begin with a ceremony at Plaza de Cesar Chavez at 11 a.m., followed by the parade at noon starting from around SAP Center and traveling along Santa Clara Street to Market Street, before making its way down to San Carlos Street. And don't worry, I'll be out there too, along with Mike Hennessy, helping to announce the various units. Fun fact, Mike was one of the many people who rushed to the aid of Ray Watts and the Military Officers Association of America to keep this parade afloat this year. If you want more information, you can check out www.sjveteransparade.org.
But wait, there's more! We have veterans all around the Santa Clara Valley, so there are other events happening on Monday as well. Let's show our support and gratitude for these brave men and women who have served our country.
Let's not allow the weather to dampen the spirits of San Jose's downtown Veterans Day parade on Monday. While there is a chance of rain in the forecast, the veterans participating in the 106th annual celebration in downtown San Jose have endured much worse. And with the tremendous effort from various companies, civic organizations, and individuals, both elected and not, to ensure the parade takes place this year, it would be a shame to not have a supportive crowd lining the streets, even if they need to use umbrellas.
This year's grand marshal is retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Stephen Hager, a native of Mountain View and a proud alumnus of Santa Clara University with a degree in mathematics. As a Silicon Valley local, Hager completed his impressive 35-year military career as the deputy commanding general for operations, Cyber National Mission Force, and mobilization assistant to the commander for USCYBERCOM. He also served in Operation Desert Storm and had assignments in Afghanistan and Kuwait, earning esteemed honors such as the Distinguished Service Medal and the Bronze Star.
The parade will feature a variety of participants, including the San Jose Police Honor Guard, Cub Scouts, the mayor of San Jose, members of Kiwanis International, San José State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson, and members of the Rotary Club of San Jose. The Vietnam Veterans of America and the Mission San Jose High School marching band will also be marching, along with other veterans and community organizations.
As per tradition, the event will commence at 11 a.m. with a ceremony at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, followed by the parade at noon, starting from SAP Center and traveling along Santa Clara Street to Market Street, before ending at San Carlos Street. I will be joining Mike Hennessy in announcing the various units during the parade. Hennessy was one of the many individuals who stepped up to help Ray Watts and the Military Officers Association of America to ensure the parade could take place this year. For more information, please visit www.sjveteransparade.org.
In addition to the downtown parade, there are other events happening throughout the Santa Clara Valley on Monday to honor and salute our veterans. Let's show our support and appreciation for those who have served our country.
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