Flags, families and thousands of veterans lined Main Street for the 46th Auburn Veterans Day Parade on a sun-kissed morning. The event attracted a crowd of 3,000 last Saturday.
The parade, one of the largest of its kind on the West Coast, featured nearly 200 entries showcasing American strength of will, endurance and purpose.
A military C-17 flyover from the U.S. Air Force at Joint Base Lewis-McChord preceded the parade, which featured nearly 200 entries.
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell was among the special visitors.
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Award winners
The Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department has announced the winners of the 46th annual Veterans Day Parade. A panel of three judges chose the winners.
• General’s Award – Best in Parade: Brothers In Arms Motorcycle Club
• Admiral’s Award – Best Military Entry: Graham-Kapowsin High School Army Junior ROTC
• Memorial Award to Harold Page – Best Veteran Service Organization Entry: Military Order of the Purple Heart
• Colonel’s Award – Best Motorized Entry: Puget Sound Military Vehicle Collectors Club
• Veteran’s Award – Best Non-Motorized Entry: Rogers High School Army Junior ROTC Color Guard
• Mayor’s Award – Best Musical or Drill Entry: North Kitsap Viking Marching Band
