Jacksonville hosts Veterans Day parade
It was red, white and blue in downtown Jacksonville Monday as thousands lined the streets to pay tribute to service men and women past and present. The annual event kicked off at 11:01 a.m. and featured more than 95 participants including veterans' organizations, high school bands, ROTC units and military commands. As each unit strode past the official reviewing area, they acknowledged the dignitaries and special invited guests with performances or the command of "eye's right." Many threw candy to children in the audience.