Grapevine's annual Veterans Day Parade marched up Historic Main Street on Saturday, Nov. 7, led by grand marshal Lt. Col. Joseph Campbell.
Campbell, a retired 26-year Army veteran, served in leadership positions around the world and deployed in support of multiple operations, including Operation Iraqi Freedom. His military honors include the Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medal, according to the city of Grapevine.
The North Texas native continued serving after retiring from the Army. He has devoted years to supporting veterans, military families and youth through the American Legion, VFW and Scouting America, according to the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau. Campbell is a past commander of VFW Post 10454 Grapevine and has received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for his community service.
The parade began at 10 a.m. at Main and West Hudgins streets and traveled north along Main Street to East Wall Street.
Following the parade, VFW Post 10454 Grapevine and the city hosted a Veterans Fair in the parking lot behind the Town Square Gazebo at 115 E. Worth St. More than 15 organizations were on-site to provide information about veteran services, assistance programs and benefits.
The fair featured live music from Guitars for Heroes, an all-veteran band that is part of the Wounded Warrior Project. Attendees could also view military vehicles and grab food from Ambucs and Elks Lodge.
Veterans Day is observed nationally on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
