City of Austin to honor Veterans Day with downtown parade Monday; Details, traffic impacts
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin will host its annual Veterans Day Parade downtown Monday morning to honor the federal holiday.
The city and the Austin Veterans Parade Foundation are hosting the 69th annual parade Monday starting at 9:30 a.m.
Community members and organizations will march from the South Congress Avenue Bridge to the Capitol complex at 11th Street and Congress Avenue.
A memorial ceremony will take place at the south steps of the Capitol after the parade, according to organizers.
Traffic impacts, getting there
Parade organizers are encouraging people to carpool, take CapMetro transportation, use micro-transit like scooters or CapMetro Bikeshare or utilize the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail .
A map of the parade route and street closures and downtown parking options are available to help attendees plan ahead of time.
Public safety
Austin first responders will be working together to create a safe environment where people can enjoy the parade, organizers said in a release. The Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS will be there.
Parade organizers encourage those planning to attend to do the following:
Remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to 9-1-1.
Plan for the weather forecast.
Stay with your group and have a pre-planned meeting location in case of separation.
Be mindful of pedestrians, scooter riders, bicyclists and other vulnerable road users when traveling.
Keep your phone fully charged.
Download the what3words app to pinpoint and share your location.
Austin Public Health recommended that attendees get vaccinated , use hand sanitizer, wash their hands often and stay home if they feel sick.
