Annual march is sponsored by Ute Mountain American Legion post
The annual Cortez Veterans Day parade marched down Montezuma Avenue in this file photo from 2014. This year, the parade kicks off at 1 p.m.
Cortez will celebrate Veterans Day with two annual events on Monday.
The Montezuma County Veteran’s Day Parade, sponsored by Ute Mountain American Legion Post 75, kicks off Monday at 1 p.m. on West Montezuma Avenue, from North Elm to North Harrison.
The Veterans Day Luncheon will be at Cortez Elk’s Lodge 1789, 2100 N. Dolores Road, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. All active military and veterans and their spouses are invited for a free lunch.
On Sunday morning, Lighthouse Baptist Church, 11502 Colorado Highway 145, hosted a Veterans Sunday service for veterans and their families. Veterans were honored for their service and sacrifice, and a luncheon followed the service.
