Monday marks Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring U.S. service members, and many City of Folsom services will be affected. All non-essential government offices will be closed, though some services will remain operational.

City of Folsom administrative offices will be closed for the day, with the exception of essential services. Residents with urgent issues can call the City at 916-461-6400, while emergencies should be directed to 9-1-1.

Garbage service will run as usual, with residents asked to place their cans curbside by 6 a.m. on their regular collection day. Transit services will continue to operate normally, with the Folsom Stage Line running under SacRT. However, the Folsom Public Library will be closed for the day.

The Folsom Fire Department’s administrative offices at 535 Glenn Drive will also be closed, though emergency services will be available. The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free admission for veterans and active-duty military members who present valid IDs. The Andy Morin Sports Complex will be open as usual, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., while the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center will be closed.

FIDO Field Dog Park will be open from 7 a.m. until one hour after sunset. The Folsom Skate and Bike Parks will operate from 1 to 5 p.m. The Folsom Senior Center, Folsom Art Center, and Gallery at 48 Natoma will be closed, and youth programs such as Fun Factory, Kindergarten Readiness, and the CAVE after-school program will not be held.

In addition to city services, residents can expect all banks and post offices to be closed in observance of the holiday.

For any emergency-related issues, residents are reminded to contact the appropriate services, as non-essential offices will remain closed throughout the day.

Veterans Parade is rain or shine and live-streamed 

Folsom residents will gather to honor the nation’s veterans at the 24th annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade, which will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 11. More than 2,000 participants are expected, including floats, classic cars, horseback riders, color guards, and a variety of community groups.

The parade will stage in the Target/Home Goods parking lot and begin on East Bidwell Street near Montrose Drive. The route will travel westbound on East Bidwell Street, northbound on Coloma Street, and proceed to Natoma Street. The event will conclude with a brief ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in City Lions Park to honor local veterans.

To accommodate the parade, the Folsom Police Department will implement temporary road closures. All lanes of traffic on East Bidwell Street will be closed from approximately 8 to 11 a.m., and Natoma Street, from Coloma Street to Wales Drive, will be closed from approximately 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Closures will be lifted immediately after the parade ends. Detours around the parade route will be clearly marked, and motorists are encouraged to use Riley and School streets as alternate routes.

The parade will be held rain or shine, providing an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the service and sacrifice of veterans. For those that cannot attend, Folsom Times has partnered with the City of Folsom to livestream and broadcast the parade across its platforms including www. FolsomTimes.com, Folsom Times YouTube channel and its Facebook page. For more information on the livestream email news@folsomtimes.com be sure to follow the Folsom Times Facebook page for updates and live viewing links. 

Lunch for Veterans and families 

Additional Veterans Day activities will be taking place at the Folsom Veterans Hall on Monday including an annual flag service ceremony and lunch for local Veterans and their families. 

More information can be found at www.vfw6604.org or by calling 916-985-4711. The Folsom Veterans Hall is located at 1300 Forrest Street in Folsom.