Polk County 2021 Veterans Day Parade

The skies were clear, the breeze slight, and the parade-goers ready for the annual Veterans Day parade. Although the crowd was sparse, there were still plenty of people showing their support, including family and friends of veterans of all ages, some veterans who weren’t walking in the parade, yet showing their support wearing apparel that reflected when and where they served, while holding small flags in their hands, and a few canines, some of which were companion animals, and some were just a part of the family—hoping to snarf down a piece of the candy being thrown to bystanders.

Veterans of various U.S. Military branches and a range of wars and eras were represented, both men and women. 

Approximately 30 floats, vehicles, and fire trucks in the parade, including the DAR, DAV, Masons, U.S. National Guard, Freedom Pharmacy, the Ouachita Mountains Trail & ATV Club, BASE of The Ouachitas, the Elks, the Mena VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic and many others.

The floats were being judged. The winners: DAR – First Place, VFW Post #4451 – Second Place, & Elite Hospice – Third Place. More images from the parade will also be available for viewing on the Pulse Facebook page. 

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