The Dallas Veterans Affairs Commission voted to hold its November meeting by participating in the Veterans Day parade on Nov. 11 at Fair Park.

Commission liaison Commissioner Friesiato provided a parade update and asked that the commission consider using parade participation in place of the regular November meeting. After a motion to make the November meeting the parade in lieu of a meeting, the commission conducted a voice vote. "All in favor, say yes," the chair said; commissioners responded "Aye," and the chair declared the motion carried.

Friesiato said the parade is moving forward and that a media day is scheduled Oct. 21 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Love Field; organizers requested veterans attend in uniform if they are able. Friesiato also said parade organizer Pat is coordinating with city staff and that the commission should consider deeper planning involvement next year because it is late in the season to add to this year’s planning.

The commission discussed making the parade the November meeting in the past and agreed to continue the practice for Nov. 11. No roll-call vote tally was recorded in the meeting minutes; the chair announced the motion carried following the voice vote.