Community members braved the first taste of winter Sunday afternoon to honor veterans during the 62nd annual Madisonville Veterans Parade.
Billed the largest parade in Kentucky, veterans were joined by floats, bands, and emergency vehicles through downtown Madisonville. John Thorpe served as the Grand Marshall.
The parade was kicked off with National Anthem sung by Kacy Rickard with Independence Bank.
click to download audioVeterans were thanked for their service and sacrifice as the parade began to move.
click to download audioMadisonville Mayor Kevin Cotton thanked the recruiters for their assistance with Madisonville Salutes.
Cotton says Madisonville Salutes was a great way to showcase veterans and show them support.
click to download audioDue to the federal government shutdown a military flyover and military vehicles and units were unable to participate.
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