A parade through downtown is a Veterans Day tradition in Houston.
This year, however, a parade will not be included in the city of Houston’s celebrations.
Some well-known Houstonians are stepping up with their own plan to honor our veterans.
When Houston businessman Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale and conservative radio talk show host Michael Berry found out there would be no parade, they went to work.
There will be a parade in Stafford on Saturday, which will begin at the Redneck Country Club at 6 p.m.
“Mattress Mack” will serve as grand marshal.
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“I think every one of us — whether we’re 7 years old, 70 or 90 years old — knows a veteran. Just go up and say, ‘Thank you for your service.’ People want to be recognized for the fact that they put their life on the line for this country, for all of us men and women who enjoy the freedoms that the veterans (provided) for us,” said McIngvale.
The Redneck Country Club is also giving out free barbecue and beer to some 1,000 Marines on Friday evening and then again on Saturday for veterans.
Meanwhile, the city of Houston said it has scheduled several events in honor of Veterans Day.
Mayor Sylvester Turner will host the Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run at 8 a.m.
Also at 8 a.m., there will be an AARP Veterans Job & Resources Fair in Hermann Square at City Hall.
The city will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. on the steps of City Hall with a 21-gun salute.
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