Virginia’s Veterans Parade brings hundreds to Downtown Roanoke to salute veterans

ROANOKE, Va. – Hundreds of people lined the streets of Downtown Roanoke to salute the men and women who have served the United States in Virginia’s Veterans Parade.

“You know if you don’t get goosebumps at the Veteran’s Day parade, something’s wrong with you, something’s just wrong with you,” Paul Richardson, a volunteer with the Civil Air Service and retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, said.

Dozens of groups, businesses and organizations took part in the parade. Local high schools displayed their marching bands and color guards, while different branches of the military marched in formation…

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