What's On Tap For Veterans Day In Petaluma

The annual Veterans Day Parade will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in the Petaluma Downtown area.

This is a major family-oriented event attended by several thousand people and requires the closure of multiple streets in the Downtown area.

People attending the event are encouraged to arrive early and carpool to the downtown area. The parade begins at 1:00 PM, but because of other events, road closures in some areas will start at 5:00 AM.

No alcohol may be brought to this event and public consumption of alcohol will not be allowed. Violations of alcohol related laws will be strictly enforced.

Veterans Day Parade Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Road closures and approximate times:

•Petaluma Boulevard between Washington St. and “D” St., from 12 PM to 3 PM;

• Kentucky Street between “B” Street and Washington Street, from 12 PM to 3 PM;

• Fourth Street between “I” Street and “B” Street, from 7 AM to 2 PM;

• “B” Street between Petaluma Boulevard and Fifth Street, from 10 AM to 3 PM;

• “C” Street between Petaluma Boulevard and Fifth Street, from 7 AM to 3 PM;

• “D” Street between Second Street and Sixth Street, from 10 AM to 3 PM;

• “E” Street between Petaluma Boulevard and Fifth Street, from 7 AM to 3 PM;

• Water St. between Washington St. and Petaluma Boulevard, from 5 AM to 3 PM;

• Washington St. between Keller St. and Petaluma Blvd., from, 11 AM to 3 PM;

• Western Avenue between Petaluma Blvd. and Keller Street, from 5 AM to 6 PM;

• “E”, “F”, “G” and “H” Streets between Petaluma Blvd. and Fifth St., from 7 AM to 3 PM

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In addition to the best Veterans Day Parade in Northern California, History Connection is helping with a few programs to make the week extra special.

1. Monday November 10: at Petaluma High School for a special presentation at 11am featuring Iraq Veteran Paul Hoffman who will share his experiences with the students. We will also be gathering letters from the kids to be delivered by M.O.M.S to active duty military and gathering goods for homeless vets.

2. Due to the efforts of many the National Guard Memorial is ready for completion! This tribute to the three Guardsman who were killed in action in Iraq, Michael Ottolini, Patrick McCaffrey and Andre Tyson, will serve as a permanent reminder of their sacrifice. The ceremony starts at 8am, on Veterans Day. The National Guard Armory is located at 580 Vallejo Street.

3. After the Veterans Parade at Walnut Park as part of the regular ceremony we will honor Veteran Lou Raffi. Lou will be recognized for his heroic efforts during WWII. His vessel was sunk by Japanese torpedoes, and while struggling to survive in the Pacific he saved a Marine from certain drowning. An amazing story of heroism!

--Image via Shutterstock, and info courtesy of the Petaluma Police Department and the History Connection.