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First annual Veterans Day Parade on Main Street in Westminster Saturday.

Westminster Mayor Mona Becker, from left, Jason R. Sidock, Executive Director Veterans Independence Project, Masonic Lodge Master Mike Pennington, Commissioner Tom Gordon III and Council Member Tony Chiavacci watch as Grand Marshal Brig. Gen. Reid Novotny and Honorary Grand Marshal Ed Starrett cut the ribbon before the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Westminster Mayor Mona Becker, from left, Jason R. Sidock, Executive Director Veterans Independence Project, Masonic Lodge Master Mike Pennington, Commissioner Tom Gordon III and Council Member Tony Chiavacci watch as Grand Marshal Brig. Gen. Reid Novotny and Honorary Grand Marshal Ed Starrett cut the ribbon before the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Sgt. Andrea Molina with the United States Army Reserve 400th MP Battalion from Fort Meade sings the National Anthem before the Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Sgt. Andrea Molina with the United States Army Reserve 400th MP Battalion from Fort Meade sings the National Anthem before the Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Mike Franz drives with Julia Lis, Ben Franz, 7, and Shawn Franz, 12, along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Mike Franz drives with Julia Lis, Ben Franz, 7, and Shawn Franz, 12, along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Spike Morningstar, left, and Wade Cooney walk with members of the Door to Virtue #46 Masonic Lodge during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster. The Masonic Lodge and CCVIP sponsored and organized the parade.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Spike Morningstar, left, and Wade Cooney walk with members of the Door to Virtue #46 Masonic Lodge during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster. The Masonic Lodge and CCVIP sponsored and organized the parade.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Lost Mountain Group's float with a banner thanking veterans moves along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Lost Mountain Group’s float with a banner thanking veterans moves along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Vietnam Veterans wave flags during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Vietnam Veterans wave flags during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Wade Cooney, of the Door to Virtue #46 Masonic Lodge, waves to the crowd gathered along Main Street for the firest annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Wade Cooney, of the Door to Virtue #46 Masonic Lodge, waves to the crowd gathered along Main Street for the firest annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Band members from the seven high schools in Carroll County march along Main Street for the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Band members from the seven high schools in Carroll County march along Main Street for the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Tim Bangerd drives a Wequetequock fire truck with passenger Bobby Ullman and his son Archer, 1, during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Tim Bangerd drives a Wequetequock fire truck with passenger Bobby Ullman and his son Archer, 1, during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Honorary Grand Marshal Ed Starrett Vietnam Marine-Naval Cross recipient walks along Main Street during the Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Honorary Grand Marshal Ed Starrett Vietnam Marine-Naval Cross recipient walks along Main Street during the Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Donna Babylon, owner of Babylon Vault, waves to the crowd along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Donna Babylon, owner of Babylon Vault, waves to the crowd along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Dan Plunkert, from the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1, drives an antique fire truck in the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Dan Plunkert, from the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1, drives an antique fire truck in the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
High school band members from the seven Carroll County public high schools march along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
High school band members from the seven Carroll County public high schools march along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Participants in the the first annual Veterans Day Parade moves along Main Street in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Participants in the the first annual Veterans Day Parade moves along Main Street in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
A member of the American Legion Post 233 riders wears a Batman helmet during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
A member of the American Legion Post 233 riders wears a Batman helmet during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
An antique ambulance drives along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
An antique ambulance drives along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Maryland's Jeep Club members drive by the crowds gathered along Main Street for the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster. The parade was sponsored by CCVIP and the Masonic Lodge Door to Virtue #46.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Maryland’s Jeep Club members drive by the crowds gathered along Main Street for the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster. The parade was sponsored by CCVIP and the Masonic Lodge Door to Virtue #46.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
One of the decorated jeeps with patriotic tree expressing thanks to veterans drives along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
One of the decorated jeeps with patriotic tree expressing thanks to veterans drives along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Jacqueline Dorm uses her phone to video the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster along Main Street.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Jacqueline Dorm uses her phone to video the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster along Main Street.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Maryland's Jeep Club members drive their jeeps by the crowds of onlookers gathered along Main Street for the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Maryland’s Jeep Club members drive their jeeps by the crowds of onlookers gathered along Main Street for the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Members of the Westminster Municipal Band march along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Members of the Westminster Municipal Band march along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
The first annual Veterans Day Parade moves along Main Street in Westminster with folks waving American Flags.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
The first annual Veterans Day Parade moves along Main Street in Westminster with folks waving American Flags.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Westminster Mayor Mona Becker, from left, Jason R. Sidock, Executive Director Veterans Independence Project, Masonic Lodge Master Mike Pennington, Commissioner Tom Gordon III and Council Member Tony Chiavacci watch as Grand Marshal Brig. Gen. Reid Novotny and Honorary Grand Marshal Ed Starrett cut the ribbon before the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Westminster Mayor Mona Becker, from left, Jason R. Sidock, Executive Director Veterans Independence Project, Masonic Lodge Master Mike Pennington, Commissioner Tom Gordon III and Council Member Tony Chiavacci watch as Grand Marshal Brig. Gen. Reid Novotny and Honorary Grand Marshal Ed Starrett cut the ribbon before the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Model Angelic DaVinci and Boumic Shrine Clown Skippy wait in the line-up for the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Model Angelic DaVinci and Boumic Shrine Clown Skippy wait in the line-up for the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
McDaniel College ROTC cadets Gage Fogler, from left, Nick Henderson, Kevin Aquino and Laurence Derkasch lead the Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
McDaniel College ROTC cadets Gage Fogler, from left, Nick Henderson, Kevin Aquino and Laurence Derkasch lead the Veterans Day Parade in Westminster.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Angelic DaVinci and US Army Veterans wave to the crowd gathered along Main Street for the First annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster hosted by CCVIP and Door to Virtue Masonic Lodge.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Angelic DaVinci and US Army Veterans wave to the crowd gathered along Main Street for the First annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster hosted by CCVIP and Door to Virtue Masonic Lodge.(Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Boumi Shrine Clown Skippy greets kids along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster. (Karen Jackson/Freelance)
Boumi Shrine Clown Skippy greets kids along Main Street during the first annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster. (Karen Jackson/Freelance)