Photos: Veterans Day Parade in Tucson
The annual Tucson Veterans Day Parade held downtown on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Veteran's Day Parade
Several members of the Sons of the American Revolution-Tucson chapter color guard practice their routine before the start of the 95th annual Veteran's Day parade. More than 80 groups were listed as entering the parade including the American Legion Riders Post 7 and several high school marching bands and JROTC programs.
Veteran's Day Parade
Bus driver Brian Hill, left, hands several US flags up the top of a 1964 Bristol Lodekka double-decker bus before the start of the 95th annual Veteran's Day parade. Standing with Hill is Marilyn Cresci, the Queen Lady Butterfly who is with the Red Hat Society. More than 80 groups were listed as entering the parade including the American Legion Riders Post 7, the Sons of the American Revolution-Tucson chapter and several high school marching bands and JROTC programs.
Veteran's Day Parade
A downtown garage and several members of the Tucson Magnet High School band members are reflected on a tuba before the start of the 95th annual Veteran's Day parade. More than 80 groups were listed as entering the parade including the American Legion Riders Post 7, the Sons of the American Revolution-Tucson chapter and several high school marching bands and JROTC programs.
Veteran's Day Parade
Members of the Sons of the American Revolution-Tucson chapter color guard, lead by George Lipphardt, march in front of the grandstand as they post the colors during the 95th annual Veteran's Day parade. More than 80 groups were listed as entering the parade including the American Legion Riders Post 7 and several high school marching bands and JROTC programs.
Veteran's Day Parade
Andy Jaime, the American Legion Arizona Department Commander, salutes while on the grandstand during the national anthem at the 95th annual Veteran's Day parade. More than 80 groups were listed as entering the parade including the American Legion Riders Post 7, the Sons of the American Revolution-Tucson chapter and several high school marching bands and JROTC programs.
Veteran's Day Parade
A motorcyclist with the American Legion Riders Post 7, rides past the grandstand during the 95th annual Veteran's Day parade. More than 80 groups were listed as entering the parade including the the Sons of the American Revolution-Tucson chapter and several high school marching bands and JROTC programs. The event started at North Granada Avenue and West Alameda Street, proceeded east to North Stone Avenue, then north to West Franklin Street then back to Granada.
Veteran's Day Parade
Edna San Miguel and Melissa Amaya, 9, hold a US flag while several WWII-era jeeps pass by during the 95th annual Veteran's Day parade. More than 80 groups were listed as entering the parade including the American Legion Riders Post 7, the Sons of the American Revolution-Tucson chapter and several high school marching bands and JROTC programs.
Veteran's Day Parade
Members of the Association of the United States Army walk the parade route during the 95th annual Veteran's Day parade. More than 80 groups were listed as entering the parade including the American Legion Riders Post 7, the Sons of the American Revolution-Tucson chapter and several high school marching bands and JROTC programs. The event started at North Granada Avenue and West Alameda Street, proceeded east to North Stone Avenue, then north to West Franklin Street then back to Granada.
Veteran's Day Parade
Members of the Tucson Magnet High School Marching Band plays during the 95th annual Veteran's Day parade. More than 80 groups were listed as entering the parade including the American Legion Riders Post 7, the Sons of the American Revolution-Tucson chapter and several high school marching bands and JROTC programs.
Veteran's Day Parade
A 1964 Bristol Lodekka double-decker bus with members of the Red Hat Society passes the crowds along the parade route during the 95th annual Veteran's Day parade. More than 80 groups were listed as entering the parade including the American Legion Riders Post 7, the Sons of the American Revolution-Tucson chapter and several high school marching bands and JROTC programs.
Veterans Day Parade
Members of the Arizona Chapters of the Red Hat Society wave to the crowd from their two-story bus as part of the 2014 Veterans Day Parade.
Veterans Day Parade
Crowds gather on West Alameda Street to observe the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in Tucson. This year, more than 80 groups participated.
Veterans Day Parade
Rincon High School cheerleaders perform their routine as part of the 2014 Veterans Day Parade.
Veterans Day Parade
A member of the Association of the United States Army fires a t-shirt gun towards the crowd at the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in Tucson.
Veterans Day Parade
Flowing Wells High School Army JROTC Caballeros march in the 2014 Veterans Day Parade. This year marks the 95th consecutive celebration and honoring of veterans in Tucson.
Veterans Day Parade
Members and families of Diesel Chasers, a local truck repair company, ride in a vintage fire engine as part of the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in Tucson.
Veterans Day Parade
American Heritage Girls troop members wave their American flags at the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in Tucson.
Veterans Day Parade
The Tucson High Magnet School marching band performs at the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in Tucson.
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Children from the crowd rush to pick up candy that parade participants have thrown for them in the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in Tucson.
Veterans Day Parade
A crowd is gathering on West Alameda Street and North Stone Avenue for the 2014 Veterans Day Parade.
Veterans Day Parade
Construction workers take a break to watch the 2014 Veterans Day Parade as the Marine Corps League Tucson Detachment drives by.
Veterans Day Parade
Members of the Sabbar Shrine Temple are in cue to ride in the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in Tucson.
Veterans Day Parade
Members of the Marine Corps League Tucson Detachment are heading to the vehicle staging point west of North Granada Avenue at the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in Tucson.
Veterans Day Parade
Parade goers representing Diginity Memorial, a funeral service, are heading towards the vehicle staging point at the 2014 Veterans Day Parade. The man in blue, Afc. Alan Nunez, is representing the 162 Fighter Wing of the U.S. Air National Guard.
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DeeDee Metzger sits on a motorcycle while she waits for the kick-off of the 2014 Veterans Day Parade.
Veterans Day Parade
Veterans from the American Legion Riders Post 36 are gathering around before the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in Tucson. The parade is set to begin at 11 a.m.
Veterans Day Parade
Moises Aguilar, left, and Juan Velador are on standby in their Jeep at the 2014 Veterans Day Parade.
Veterans Day Parade
Members of the Retractable Convertible Club of Tucson wave as their vehicle moves through a throng of parade participants at the 2014 Veterans Day parade in Tucson.
Veterans Day Parade
David Sanchez from the American Legion Post 109 sits on his bike while he waits for the kickoff of the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in Tucson.
Veterans Day Parade
The Tucson Fire Department's vintage fire engine is making an appearance at the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in Tucson.
Veterans Day Parade
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps rehearse before they appear as part of the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in Tucson.
Veterans Day Parade
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps rehearse before they appear as part of the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in Tucson.

