Mission Statement

 

"To honor Texas Veterans from all wars and conflicts, and to educate children/students about Freedom, Liberty and the sacrifices of Veterans.".

The Texas Veterans Parade fulfills its mission by:

  • Presenting an annual military parade in Corsicana, Texas with a Medal of Honor recipient as Grand Marshal

  • Presenting a concurrent Medal of Honor Banquet/Event the evening before the parade

  • Present awards to citizens who demonstrate their patriotism and love for veterans through their service to the community

  • Bring speakers, military reenactors, and presentations to schools to teach students about the role of veterans in American History, Liberty, and Freedom

  • Sponsoring "Medal of Honor" Football Trophies between high schools that play regularly and have a Medal of Honor recipient as alumni

  • The creation of monuments to honor the sacrifices of Veterans and to beautify public spaces

  • Encouraging other smaller patriotic cities to host annual parades and programs honoring veterans of the U.S. armed forces