By Chris Murphy & the ViewCrew
We are at an inflection point where Veterans Day means so much more as we remember that Greatest Generation gave their all to fight the forces of fascism and authoritarianism as they liberated Europe. Military leaders fought for the greater good and soldiers served knowing they were fighting for a just cause. Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day, originally commemorated the end of World War I on the 11th day of the 11th month. Following World War II, this was renamed Veterans Day and signed into law by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1954 to celebrate all Veteran.
Modesto has a new Veterans Day celebration this year that honors all Veterans. On November 11, the parade will begin at 9 am at the Modesto Library on I Street and will travel to the plaza of the Gallo Center with a ceremony inside at 10:30 am. This is a federal and school holiday, so take time to honor our history and those that serve. The theme of the 2025 parade is The End of World War II. Sponsors and parade entries are still needed. Send in the name of a veteran that you would like recognized to infovccnc@gmail.com
Learn more at modestoveteransdayparade.com
Here are some of the Veterans Day commemorations in our area. Other additions will be added to the ModestoView calendar as we learn about them. www.modestoview.com
11/03 Veterans Day Celebration at American Veterans First Riverbank
11/09 Flag Placement at Oakdale Citizen Cemetery
11/11 Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Modesto
11/11 Veterans Day Parade in Oakdale
11/11 Veterans Day Parade Main Street, Escalon
11/11 Veterans Day Ceremony at Public Safety Oakdale
11/11 Veterans Day Ceremony at William A Fish Park, Oakdale
11/11 Veterans Day Breakfast & Coffee at Bass Pro Shops Manteca
11/11 Veterans Pavilion Celebration at Community Hospice & Health Services Foundation
11/11, 2,400 Flags will be displayed in Manteca to commemorate Veterans Day.
11/11 Federal Holiday Observed
Ongoing Veterans Events
VFW 3199 Breakfast – Sundays 2801 W. Hatch Rd. Modesto 209-537-3360
American Legion 74 – 3rd Saturday Breakfast – Stanislaus Vets Hall
