Article: Veterans bask in thanks on their day in the sun ; Crowd, parade participants show mutual appreciation

ANN S KIM By ANN S. KIM Staff Writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
11-12-2009
Veterans bask in thanks on their day in the sun ; Crowd, parade participants show mutual appreciation
Byline: ANN S KIM By ANN S. KIM Staff Writer
Edition: Final
Section: Front
Type: Cover Story

PORTLAND --

Law enforcement officers, Scout troops, unicyclists, firefighters and clowns all came out to honor veterans Wednesday.

The wide array of participants joined military men and women and dignitaries for the annual Veterans Day parade. Under bright-blue skies, color guard banners waved proudly and the instruments played by marching musicians glistened as the procession made its way from Longfellow Square to City Hall.

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