another celebration in the bay area is taking place in peta luna. it begins at 1:00.o 120 entries, it has two tanks and two flyovers. there will be a ceremony in the peta luna area. there is a parade at the lescher center. veterans day started in 1919. it was called armistace day. in 1954, congress changed it to call it veterans day. the biggest parade at 11:00 a.m. >> mark, thank you. there are veterans day closures you should keep in mind. most government offices and courts and banks and schools are all closed for the holiday. there is no regular postal service. transit agencies are on normal schedules. national parks are offering free admission to all visitors. other fees like campground rentals are in effect. >>> president barack obama is observing veterans day in south korea. he saluted americans who defended south korea during the war with north korea. he said the u.s. will never waiver in the commitment to the security in south korea. >> i know of no better words to capture the selflessness than any man or woman who has worn the uniform of the united states. >>