City pays tribute to veterans at Houston Salutes American Heroes Parade

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Thousands lined the streets of downtown Houston this Veterans Day to honor our men and women in uniform.

ABC13 was there Monday morning as the Houston Salutes American Heroes Parade got underway.

The Texas-sized tribute featured local veterans organizations, ROTC students, marching bands and other supporters of our military.

Vice Admiral James W. Crawford III (Retired), who served as the 14th president of Texas Southern University, was honored as this year's parade grand marshal.

Before the parade, the city hosted its traditional Veterans Day ceremony at City Hall, with Crawford giving the keynote address recognizing the occasion.

Texas has the largest veteran population in the nation with over 250,000 veterans in residence.