It was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 1938 and became known as Veterans Day in 1954.
Veterans Day is celebrated on Nov. 11—the day the armistice ending World War I was signed—every year, regardless of what day it falls on.
Thanks to all the Veterans that have served our Nation!
Cities and towns around Charlotte will mark the Veterans Day holiday this weekend with parades, ceremonies and tributes.
On Friday, the city of Rock Hill will host a veterans tribute ceremony at Glencairn Garden at 11 a.m.
On Saturday, the city of Charlotte's Veterans Day parade steps off at 11 a.m. in uptown.
Parades and ceremonies are also planned over the holiday weekend in Huntersville, Mooresville, Davidson, Cornelius, Waxhaw and Indian Trail.
