A U.S. Marine stands with active duty members of the military as they prepare to march to down Alamo Plaza. Credit: Michael Cirlos for the San Antonio Report
Hundreds of attendees gathered on Commerce Street in Downtown San Antonio onSaturday to experience the 2016 U.S. Military Veterans Parade. This year’s parade was dedicated to Army Air Corps World War II Veteran Fernando F. Reyes who passed away in 2012 at the age of 91.
Dozens of colorful floats made their way down Alamo Plaza as active duty military members marched throughout the streets, bearing flags and appropriate attire. Children and families watched from the sidelines and clapped as each new group made their way through downtown San Antonio.
Veteran families, advocates, and every day citizens wearing patriotic colors and waving flags were able to experience a moving fleet honoring the sacrifice and service of so many men and women who have bravely fought in the name of the United States of America.
Veteran Advocate Rosie Soto (right) cheers with friends at Alamo Plaza during the Veterans Parade.
The San Antonio Pride float marches passed the Alamo during the Veterans Parade.
Escaramuza riders of Rosas de Castillo march down Alamo Street during the Veterans Parade.
Hundreds of attendees gather on Commerce Street to view the Veterans Parade.
Tomas Jefferson High School Color Guard team marches down Commerce street during Veterans Parade.
Billy Harris, 60, rides with the Texas Heritage Riders during the Veterans Parade on Commerce Street on November 12, 2016. Billy is a member of the Texas Heritage Riders for 25 years. This year marks his 5th ride for the Veterans parade.
Zayah Tavitas, 5, poses for a photo on Alamo Plaza. Zayah is seen marching with her mother and St. John Bosco Cheer Squad on Alamo Plaza.
Air Force cadets march down Alamo Plaza.
Attendees of the Veterans Day Parade gather in front of the cenotaph, also known as the “Spirit of Sacrifice,” a monument commemorating the Battle of the Alamo.
Marcos Perez, 14, holds his great grandfather’s Army flag who served during the Korean War, as he marches down Houston Street.
Active duty U.S. Army Randy Medina of 13th Bravo speaks to his fellow officers as they prepare to honor east service and lead during the Veterans March.
Dan Perez of Edgewood District Veterans adds the final decorations to a parade float as they prepare to march down Alamo Plaza.
Air Force cadets march down Commerce Street during the Veterans Day Parade in 2016.
