Welcome Home Iraq Veterans Parade

Event Details

Time: April 7, 2012 from 3pm to 6pm
Location: Downtown Houston
Street: Texas and San Jacinto
City/Town: Houston, TX
Website or Map: http://www.chron.com/default/…
Event Type: parade
Organized By: City of Houston
Latest Activity: Apr 14, 2012

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Event Description

The LSVA would like to thank all of the members that have signed up for the event. At this time, we are at capacity for shirts and have reached a quota for the Astros Tickets. Those who have not signed up are welcome to meet us tomorrow and march with us. If we have available shirts and tickets, we can provide those for you.

Who: US Military Veterans who served in Iraq or operations supporting OIF, current service members, and family members.

Where: Texas and San Jacinto (Downtown Houston)

When: April 7th @ 3:00 pm

The Lone Star Veterans Association will be participating in the Houston parade to honor the men and women who served in Iraq. Members of the LSVA and those who wish to join are invited to meet us at 3:30 at the corner of Texas and San Jacinto. Click here to view the parade route.

Mayor Parker and Houston Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane today invited all Houstonians to come downtown Saturday, April 7, 2012 for a welcome home parade honoring returning Iraq veterans. The parade, sponsored by the City of Houston in partnership with the Astros 2012 opening weekend festivities, will step off from the corner of Texas and San Jacinto at 4 p.m. and then proceed east on Texas to Crawford and then north (left) on Crawford to Congress, ending at Minute Maid Park.

“I want to thank Jim Crane and the Astros for joining with the city in planning this event,” said Mayor Parker.

“It is an opportunity to support and thank the men and women who have sacrificed their lives and time away from loved ones to preserve our freedom. We owe them a debt of gratitude and recognition that their service is appreciated. Please come show your support.”

“America and our military have always had a special place in the heart of baseball fans throughout the country and especially here in Houston,” said Crane said, “It's only fitting that we will celebrate these brave men and women with a parade that culminates with a ceremony at Minute Maid Park. We are honored to be asked by Mayor Parker and the City to be a part of this special event.”

At the end of the parade, the troops will proceed inside Minute Maid Park for a special on-field ceremony just prior to the Astros 6:05 PM game.

The Astros will provide free tickets to the uniformed parade participants and their immediate families.

View the Chronicle story about the parade.

View the press release from the Office of the Mayor.

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Comment by Carlos Garcia on April 6, 2012 at 10:53am: One more question, I'm reading on different articles that the parade will enter minute made park. Is that the case? And if so when will we be able to get the tickets to our families so that they can get in to watch finale of the parade?

Comment by Lone Star Veterans Association on April 3, 2012 at 6:49am: Read the info above about the where, when, etc... The sign up sheet is for us to get a number of participants. No confirmation needed.

Comment by Carlos Garcia on April 2, 2012 at 9:17pm: Is there a way we can confirm that our submission of registration for the parade was received?

Comment by Benjamin G Plunkett on April 2, 2012 at 9:01pm: Is there a designated rally point for us to meet?

Comment by Benjamin G Plunkett on April 2, 2012 at 9:01pm: Sweet. Thanks.

Comment by 1p7veau6p4vmj on April 2, 2012 at 8:54pm: We will have tees to hand out on the parade on Saturday.

Comment by Benjamin G Plunkett on April 2, 2012 at 8:16pm: Camo pants - I was going to the social event friday. Anyone know it they will have t-shrts for sale there so I can be in proper uniform for sat?

Comment by Pedro on April 2, 2012 at 4:00pm: do so you dont have to be in uniform? and are we walking or on floats cause I was wanting to have my son in the parade with me if that was possible

Comment by Emily Curbello on March 27, 2012 at 9:22pm: :/ No bueno for me. I guess I will find a pair of khaki shorts :)

Comment by Richard J Cano on March 27, 2012 at 6:49pm: camo pants it is. guess i need to go dig them out of my storge with all the rest of my uniforms