Coffee and watching… Chuck Armbruster, Jerald Nuber and Ron Johnson enjoy their coffe while watching the Veterans Day parade in Downtown Fairhope Saturday morning. “Were just three old veterans,” Nuber said.
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.
Harper Wilkins

Fairhope citizens attend downtown Veterans Day Parade

Harper Wilkins, reporter
November 6, 2023
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)
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About the Contributor
Harper Wilkins, reporter
Sophomore staffer Harper Wilkins was born and raised in Fairhope and wouldn't change it for the world. Growing up, English was always something she enjoyed; throughout elementary school, she was given weird looks for being the 9-year old student who was actually excited to write an essay. Years later, she is a reporter for “The Pirateer.” She is also a member of Operation Jubilee and loves working with the sweet kids in the program. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with friends or going to the beach. She is beyond excited for this upcoming year in journalism and can't wait to deliver the latest news.