One Danbury veteran says parades are being held across the country to honor those who served in the Iraqi war and he is planning a Parade in Danbury.

Iraqi War veteran Al Almeida says the parade he is organizing will start at Danbury Library on Main Street and head to the War Memorial.  A ceremony will be conducted by military and civilian dignitaries welcoming home veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation New Dawn.

Local veterans will be met by representatives from different organizations that can provide assistance in a number of areas.  He is asking people to donate suits for Veterans.

The parade will be held Sunday October 13th, Columbus Day weekend.