Army veteran john mcnees, 76, arrived at the hillside cemetery in petaluma after the pomp and circumstance of monday’s memorial day service. Webwe remember how men and women set aside their civilian pursuits to serve their nation's cause, defending the freedom of mankind and preserving our american heritage. Webthousands gathered in the bright, warm sun saturday to honor u. s. Military veterans from every generation, assembling for the petaluma veterans day parade. Webpetaluma proudly hosts the largest veteran’s day parade north of the golden gate. The event is dedicated to remembering the men and women who set. Weba sea of red, white and blue encircled downtown petaluma as thousands of people celebrated the return of the city’s famed veterans day parade on thursday. Webpetaluma, ca — with thousands expected to attend the petaluma veteran’s day parade on saturday in the downtown area, the petaluma police. Webjoin the petaluma community in honoring veterans who have served past and present in the military. The annual veterans’ day parade begins at 1:00p. m. Before and after the. Webgiacomini, 88, was one of four world war ii veterans from petaluma who served as grand marshals of the parade, billed as the largest such celebration of its kind.