CommunitySaturday, November 7
Pittsburgh's Veterans Day parade has a new route this year
The Pittsburgh Morning News team
Heading to the parade? Check the new route before you leave. TribLIVE reported Friday that the parade was less than one day away.
KDKA's Barry Pintar talked with organizers about why southwestern Pennsylvania gives military service such a high honor.
- Size: one of the largest Veterans Day parades in the country
- Age: one of America's longest-running Veterans Day parades
- Route: new this year
A veterans 5K and a hiring fair are coming up
| Event | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Day 5K | Sun., Nov. 8, 9-11 a.m. | Hampton Township Community Park |
| HiringPittsburgh Hiring Fair | Tue., Nov. 10, 2-5 p.m. | Doubletree, Greentree |
Source: the event's listing
Want to do more? The Operation Troop Appreciation Veterans Day 5K starts Sun., Nov. 8 in Allison Park. Veterans can also visit the Pittsburgh Hires Veterans booth at the free HiringPittsburgh fair on Tue., Nov. 10.
20thyear for the Operation Troop Appreciation Veterans Day 5K
The race gives apple pies to its winners.
Source: the event's listing