CommunitySunday, November 8
Thousands march in Auburn's 61st annual Veterans Parade and Observance
The Daily Tacoma team
If you missed it, hundreds of spectators lined Main Street in downtown Auburn Saturday morning to honor service members. Veterans carried flags for each branch of the military, and photos of fallen service members were displayed along the route.
Auburn's parade drew about 4,000 people across 120 entries
- 4,000
- people took part, organizers reported
- 120
- unique entries in the parade
- 61st
- annual parade and observance
Source: FOX 13 Seattle
Auburn has hosted the event since 1965. "I'm married to a veteran, so this is really special so the kids can see what the soldiers did for our country," said Nicole Bendickson, whose daughter took part.
1965year Auburn began hosting the parade
Organizers consider it one of the largest parades of its kind in the United States.
Source: FOX 13 Seattle
Want to mark Veterans Day closer to Tacoma? UW Tacoma is hosting a Veterans Appreciation Ceremony and Dinner for its veteran and military-connected community.
- When: Tue., Nov. 10, 5-7 p.m.
- Where: Tacoma Art Museum
- Cost: free, but registration is required
Sources: FOX 13 Seattle, Seattle Refined, UW Tacoma event listing