Closings

Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, is celebrated Nov. 11 to observe the end of hostilities in World Wars I and II. Here's the parade information and what is open and closed Thursday:

PARADE: This year's downtown parade honors women veterans. The parade begins 10 a.m. Thursday at Fourth Street and Gass Avenue.

SAFETY: Police and fire emergency services open as usual. Administrative offices closed.

UTILITIES: Open: Sprint, Cox Cable. Closed: Southwest Gas, Nevada Power, Las Vegas Valley Water District.

GOVERNMENT: Closed: Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, North Las Vegas, Clark County, state, courts, federal offices, federal courthouse.

NEWSPAPER: Sun offices open, afternoon Sun published and delivered as usual.

TRANSIT: Downtown Transportation Center: Open. City trolleys: Holiday schedule (one less trolley in operation). Citizens Area Transit buses: Holiday schedule

LIBRARIES: Closed: Las Vegas-Clark County District, North Las Vegas District, Henderson District, Boulder City Municipal.

GARBAGE: Silver State Disposal pickups as usual.

FINANCIAL: Closed: Banks (however, check your local branch as some may opt to stay open, according to the Nevada Division of Financial Institutions). Open: Brokerage firms.

PARKING: City parking metered spaces are free Thursday.

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