MantecaThursday, November 12
Manteca held its first-ever Veterans Day parade, and a veterans event is on today
The Daily Stockton team
Hundreds of people filled downtown Manteca on Wednesday for the city's first-ever Veterans Day parade, KCRA reported. Vintage cars, military vehicles, first responders and local youth groups rolled past streets lined with American flags. A ceremony followed at Library Park, where guest speakers shared their military experiences and local veterans were honored.
Manteca's Veterans Day events run through Thursday afternoon
- Nov. 11At 9:15 a.m., the parade starts at Wetmore Street and heads up Main Street.
- Nov. 11At 11 a.m., Veterans Day ceremonies begin at Library Park.
- Nov. 11At noon, the museum unveils a new rotating display, followed by a reception.
- Nov. 12At 12:30 p.m., a veterans appreciation event begins at the Manteca Senior Center.
Sources: Manteca Bulletin, mantecabulletin.com
- Today: veterans appreciation event, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
- Where: Manteca Senior Center, 290 Cherry Lane
- Museum reception: free, at 600 W. Yosemite Ave.
The route was planned to run from Wetmore Street up Main Street, then left onto Yosemite Avenue to Library Park, the Manteca Bulletin reported ahead of the day. The grand marshal this year was to be "The Vietnam Veteran". Speakers were set to include Retired Major General Eldon Regua, Mayor Gary Singh and Supervisors Chair Sonny Dhaliwal.
30entries already in the parade as of Nov. 6
Organizers had 30 entries by Friday, Nov. 6, and entries were open until 3 p.m. Monday.
Source: mantecabulletin.com
Sources: KCRA, Manteca Bulletin, mantecabulletin.com