The streets of downtown Jacksonville were decked in red, white and blue for the city’s Veterans Day parade Tuesday morning.

Thousands of people ran in the Wounded Warrior Project’s Carry Forward 5K in Jacksonville on Saturday.

The city of Jacksonville is gearing up for the annual Veterans’ Day Parade on Tuesday in downtown Jacksonville.

The Clara White Mission (CWM) held a Flag & Wreath Memorial Service to remember African American veterans who served in World War I and II.

The Clara White Mission will honor African American veterans with a Flag and Wreath Memorial Service on Veteran’s Day at 4 p.m. at the Pinehurst Cemetery.

As Veteran’s Day approaches, locals are remembering Eartha White, the creator of the Clara White Mission, named after her mother. White was known to help everyone in the community, including veterans, often she would lay wreaths on Veteran’s Day. Dozens came to honor the woman who has helped so many in the community, including veterans. She was known of one of a few African American women that could go between the black and white community, to get a lot of social issues addressed. Veteran’s Day is November 11th.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Veteran's Day was gorgeous and mild, with temperatures topping out in the upper 70s under partly cloudy skies. This evening turns cool with temperatures sinking down through the 60s and into the upper 50s. Expect to wake up in the upper 50s and low 60s. Temperatures will only warm into the upper 50s and low 60s. Temperatures rebound back into the mid to upper 60s on Thursday through the weekend.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - With Veterans Day upon us, there are lots of business around the state offering discounts for veterans and their families throughout the weekend and on Monday. Applebee's: Veterans and Active Duty Military can select a free meal from a limited menu on Veteran's Day. Cracker Barrel: Veterans receive a complimentary dessertDunkin' Donuts: Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free donut, no purchase necessary. Village Inn: All veterans and active duty service members receive a free meal on Veterans Day. Jacksonville Transportation Authority: Free rides for Veterans on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11.