Andy Cross,The Denver PostAaron Lennon, 11, shows his support for an ROTC group marching past along Lincoln Ave during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostAmerican flags line an area of Lincoln Park that had mementos of fallen soldiers during the Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial at Lincoln Park before the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostA photo and mementos-id tags, googles and medals, from fallen Colorado Army soldier Staff Sgt. Christopher Birdwell on display at Lincoln Park during the Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial at Lincoln Park before the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016. Birdwell, from Windsor Colorado was killed in Afghanistan n 2012.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostCheerleaders from Ready Set Cheer welcome the marching in the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostEmma Mashburn, left, and her cousin Mikala Ward, 2, hold hands and wave American flags during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostParade goers line Colfax Ave for the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostParade goers and dogs enjoy and support the annual Veterans Day Parade along Colfax Ave November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostCrowds cheer and thank Veterans driving by along Colfax Ave during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostTrace Flanagan, left, and his brother Brogan, and their aunt Stacey Flanagan wave American flags along Colfax Ave during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostDenver Police Corp. Marc Smith, left, and Det. Fred Ybarra, second from left, salute during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostThe "Saluting Marine” Marine Corps Veteran Tim Chambers salutes the crowd during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostThe "Saluting Marine” Marine Corps Veteran Tim Chambers salutes the crowd during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostDenver South Rebels 1st Battalion ROTC stands at attention during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostWWII Army Veteran Greg Canono, 92, left, salutes every American flag that came down the parade route during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostThe John F. Kennedy High School ROTC marches past the viewing stand during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostYoung Marines guard and walk alongside a replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier along the parade route during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostA float depicting the recreation of Marines Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima rides along Lincoln Ave during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostCharlie the patriotic schnauzer dog gets a ride from Kathi Larson, Prowler Club, during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostBetty Stanton, left, and her friend May Mullan, annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostA UH-1M “Huey” Vietnam era helicopter is pulled down Lincoln Ave with Vietnam veterans aboard during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
Andy Cross,The Denver PostA construction workers takes a break to view the annual Veterans Day Parade along Colfax Ave November 12, 2016.
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Aaron Lennon, 11, shows his support for an ROTC group marching past along Lincoln Ave during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.
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Crowds cheer and thank Veterans driving by along Colfax Ave during the annual Veterans Day Parade November 12, 2016.