Each year, since 1918, the United Veterans Council of Santa Clara County has produced a Veterans Day Parade with support from the City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, and contributions from many individuals and organizations.
This parade, thelargest Veterans Day Parade in Northern California, honors all who served or are currently serving their country.
Veteran’s Day Parade 2024
Downtown San Jose
Monday, November 11, 2024
Pre-Parade Ceremony: 11:00 am at Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Downtown San Jose Parade begins at Noon
2024 Parade Route
Start at the intersection of Almaden Boulevard and Santa Clara Street
Proceeds east on Santa Clara Street
Turns right onto Market Street passing Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Ends at San Carlos Street
The parade will start at 12:00 p.m. sharp. It steps off on Santa Clara Street at the 87-freeway overpass.
How long is the parade? The parade route is .9 miles long. It will take one- and one-half hours to pass. It will take participants approximately 20 minutes from start to finish.
Where does the parade end? The parade officially ends at the corner of San Carlos and Market Streets, close the San Jose Convention Center.
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The 8th Annual San Francisco Coffee Festival® kicks off Saturday, November 9, 2024 and Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Try the best coffee in town – all under the same roof: Top specially curated roasters and exhibitors share with you their unique beans and flavor profiles, with a soundtrack provided by live entertainment at the Festival Pavilion at the arts nonprofit Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC). This is a fun environment for coffee lovers & friends with a limited ticket capacity. Think about your ideal coffee event experience: this is it.
Get ready for an immersive coffee experience when the 8th annual San Francisco Coffee Festival® kicks off. Enjoy specially curated exhibitors, including the Bay Area’s top coffee roasters, as they share with you some of the best coffee, teas, eats, and more, in the country. Want to learn more about coffee? Just ask the master roaster at their booth, or attend one of the many educational panels. But it’s all about the coffee vibes, right? Sway along to a soundtrack provided by some of the best bands and entertainment in the Bay, while you taste endless coffee at the iconic Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture’s Festival Pavilion. Think about your ideal coffee event experience: this is it.
Difference between Early Admission and GA ticket:
You have a choice between VIP Early Admission tickets (VIP EA) and GA tickets. Early Admission tickets get you in an extra hour earlier than GA (General Admission) tickets, and you get to continue to enjoy the event during the GA session. YES, if you buy an Early Admission ticket, it includes the GA time too. That’s the only difference between the two ticket choices per Session. VIP Early Admission does not entitle pass holder to skip lines once inside event.
Session Times:
SATURDAY: Session 1 Early Admission : 9am – 10am
Session 1 GA: 10am – 1pm
Service Break
Session 2 GA: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
SUNDAY Session 1 Early Admission : 9am – 10am
Session 1 GA: 10am – 1pm
Service Break
Session 2 GA: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Difference between Saturday and Sunday: You can chose to attend Saturday or Sunday. There is no difference in the vendors for each day. The only substantive difference is some of the panel talk topics and entertainment performances.
All Day Passes: Don’t want to miss a thing? We wouldn’t want to either.
A limited number of All Day passes are available for purchase. All Day passholders are allowed to enjoy BOTH sessions of the event day. They have in and out privileges, and are given the exclusive opportunity to remain inside the venue during the Service Break between the two sessions. Please note: It’s important to make sure roasters are afforded the Service Break as an opportunity to rest and have a breather(!) between the two sessions. So, while there is not service between session times, we encourage you to use this time to chat with roasters and learn more about them and the coffee you’ve been enjoying, or grab a bite to eat from one of the many amazing food trucks outside!
Coffee: yes, coffee tastings from coffee vendors are INCLUDED. Find your favorite!
Eats: food is not included, but is available for purchase.
Non-coffee-drinkers: we’d love to have you, and have non-coffee options for you to drink. Due to venue capacity, each entry requires a ticket.
Reusable cups: Yes, you are permitted to bring your favorite coffee mug!
Children: We LOVE kids, but we discourage their attendance due to the dangerous nature of the event for a child: hot beverages all over the place. It’d make us nervous for a child to be present and we disclaim all responsibility for a child’s presence at the event. If you still want to assume the responsibility for bringing along your child, PLEASE keep a close eye on them. It is your responsibility to keep them safe. All children under the age of 13 do not need a ticket, but must be accompanied by an Adult. Please note that this is a special accommodation and can be changed at any time. Please also note that if you purchased a ticket for your little one and mistakenly took up capacity for another attendee, we won’t be able to refund you if we’re outside of the refund window.
Pets: we love pets too but, unfortunately, federal law prohibits animals inside the building, except qualified service animals.
Health Protocols: We follow any applicable city, state, and federal guidelines that exist at the time of the event. If you’re feeling sick, please sit this one out.
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One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2024-25 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square.
First (100) guests skate for free during the 5:30pm and 7pm sessions for opening night – November 6, 2024!
Enjoy ice skating in San Francisco’s iconic plaza surrounded by festive lights and the sights and sounds of the season. From November 6, 2024, through January 20, 2025, locals and visitors alike can enjoy this cherished holiday tradition as it returns for its 17th season. The grand Opening Celebration on November 6 at 5 p.m., will provide a magical start to the city’s most anticipated winter attraction.
Tickets and Hours The rink will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a special early closure at 9:30 p.m. on December 31, 2024. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 8 and under, including skate rental. All tickets must be purchased in advance. A portion of ticket proceeds benefits the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.
SKATING SESSIONS AND HOURS (2024-25)
The ice rink will be open to the public daily from November 6, 2024, through January 20, 2025.
1-hour skating sessions start at 10 am, every 90 minutes until 11 pm daily.
ADMISSION/TICKETS
Tickets for The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink are $20 for adults and $15 for children 8 and under, with skate rental included in the cost of admission. All tickets must be purchased in advance by visiting unionsquareicerink.com. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.
General Admission including skate rental: $20
Children 8 and under including skate rental: $15
Locker Rental: $5
Skate Helper: $6
Gloves: $5
Socks: $5
Figure and hockey skate sizes range from toddler’s size 8 to adult’s size 15
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