San Jose’s Veterans Day parade includes a Silicon Valley twist
Douglas Beck, a former Apple vice president who now leads the Defense Innovation Unit, will serve as grand marshal.
By SAL PIZARRO | spizarro@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group
PHOTO COURTESY: Members of the Welcome Home “Doughboys” of World War I Greg Tiede, left, Ed Archer, center, and Gregg Greenwood, march during the Veterans Day parade in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Nov. 11, 2022. (Dai Sugano/BayArea Area News Group)
San Jose’s Veterans Day parade returning Friday
San Jose’s Veterans Day parade returning Friday with Rear Adm. Anne Swap as the Grand Marshal of city’s 104th annual celebration!
By SAL PIZARRO | spizarro@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group
PHOTO COURTESY: Veterans Day parade in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021.(Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
2022 Special Guests
“United We Serve”
Join us for our Annual San Jose Veterans Day Parade!
Each year, since 1918, the United Veterans Council of Santa Clara County has produced a Veterans Day Parade with support from the City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, and contributions from many individuals and organizations. This parade, the largest Veterans Day Parade in Northern California, honors all who served or are currently serving their country.