Coffee and watching… Chuck Armbruster, Jerald Nuber and Ron Johnson enjoy their coffe while watching the Veterans Day parade in Downtown Fairhope Saturday morning. “We’re just three old veterans,” Nuber said.
Badges On… Boy Scouts of America Troop 47 marches through the streets of Fairhope, showing their love for veterans. (Harper Wilkins)Grab a flag… Fairhope High School’s color guard team marches Saturday morning, throwing their flags high for veterans. (Harper Wilkins)VIP Onboard… Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department transports 2023 Veteran of the Year, Edwin Lessard, Jr. through the parade. (Harper Wilkins)Dresses Around Downtown… The Dogwood Trail Maids make an appearance. They walked the streets, waving and thanking everyone for coming out to support the veterans. (Harper Wilkins)Patriotic Ride… 2017 Veteran of the Year Frank Connell celebrates by throwing candy, beads and other goodies. (Harper Wilkins)Troop Transport… Veterans share smiles and waves with attendees of the parade while riding in an army truck. (Harper Wilkins)Flags Flying… The Quilts of Valor Foundation shows their love for their veterans by waving their flags high and throwing candy to the crowd. (Harper Wilkins)Cutest Cub Scouts… The Spanish Fort Cub Scout Pack 177 shows their support by walking with the parade and bringing decorated wagons to hold their goodies to share with the crowd. (Harper Wilkins)March On… The Fairhope High School marching band shared a few tunes at Saturday’s event while waving to the crowds and showing respect to veterans. (Harper Wilkins)
