Manhattan honors veterans with Flint Hills Veterans Day Parade

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Manhattan’s downtown streets were filled with community members for the Flint Hills Veterans Day Parade.

The parade started near the mall, going down Poyntz Avenue all the way to 14th Street.

From active and retired military members to students and scouts, this parade brought together the Little Apple community.

Veterans who rode in the parade say it’s a special day for them seeing the community recognize them and meet up with fellow vets.

“It really warms my heart to see them come out and just show their appreciation for those that did serve,” U.S. Army veteran Bruce Bell said. “And it shows patriotism in our country.”

“Well it’s a brotherhood, and sisterhood,” U.S. Army veteran Rich Powers said. “I mean all the brothers and sisters here we all get together. Some of these guys here you only see once a year.”

The Flint Hills Veterans Day Parade has been ongoing since 1992.