CALIFORNIA, USA — Veterans across Northern California will be in the spotlight this Veterans Day as parades march through their towns.
Veterans Day is a day born from World War I, specifically when the fighting came to a stop on Armistice Day. By 1938, it became an official holiday honoring veterans.
The day was also set to be celebrated on a Monday because officials hoped it would encourage travel and other activities other a long weekend to stimulate the economy, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.
However, for those staying in town, many communities are putting together parades where families can gather together to thank and show appreciation for their local veterans.
Here's what's going on in Northern California:
Modesto
Veterans Day Parade
When: Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.
Where: 10th and O Streets in Modesto
Oakdale
2nd Annual Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
When: Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.
Where: William A. Fish Veterans Park
Jackson
Veterans Day Parade
When: Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.
Where: Downtown Jackson
Fairfield
Veterans Day Parade & Commeroration
When: Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. (Ceremony) and 12:30 p.m. (Parade)
Where: Texas Street in Downtown Fairifeld
Sacramento
Veterans Day Parade and Resource Fair
When: Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. (Fair), 10 a.m. (opening ceremony), 11 a.m. (Parade)
Where: Capitol Mall, between 3rd and 9th Streets
California Mexican American Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: El Soldado Monument, on 10th Street across from the West Steps of the Capitol
Marysville
Yuba-Sutter Veterans Day Parade
When: Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
Where: Historic Downtown Marysville, D Street and 7th Street
Auburn
Veterans Day Parade and Community Ceremony and Luncheon
When: 10:50 a.m.
Where: Downtown Auburn, starting at Lincoln Way and Cleveland Street and ending at the Gold Country Fairgrounds
Folsom
19th Annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade
When: Nov. 11 at 9 a.m.
Where: Parade begins at East Bidwell Street and ends at Folsom City Lions Park
Elk Grove
18th Annual Veterans Day Parade
When: Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. (Ceremony) and at 11 a.m. (Parade)
Where: Parade begins at Elk Grove-Florin Road and ends at Elk Grove Regional Park
West Sacramento
Veterans Day Parade
When: Nov. 10 at 1 p.m.
Where: Meadow Road to Westacre Road to Park Boulevard
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