It was a beautiful day as the combined band warmed up near the Main and Spring Street corner.  The Motorcycles were in full force.  We believe some came as far as Mississippi. The combined bands marched along the Bayfront Parkway with the sparkling water on the right as they headed towards the Veterans Memorial.  The drumline kept the beat and every few minutes the combined band played a patriotic song; music that they only rehearsed as one unit moments before.

If you heard them play you would have never know that the practice for the combine bands was minutes and not the normal hours bands usually spend practicing together.  .  

theplayingcats.com caught up with 35 year Army Veteran Laurence Potts.  He had a roadside seat and was enjoying the parade.  We spoke with him briefly and he agreed to let us shoot his photo for our website.  We must remember our Vets and honor them as we are able to march in parades and enjoy our freedom because of veterans like Mr. Potts who gave up a lot and made great sacrifices so we can remain free.. Although many other events were happening that day and the parade was not the largest, we'd like to thank all the Band members who marched and  put a smile on some of the spectator's faces.. see you next year!!

..tpc...

see our Veterans Day 2005 photos; 55 in all of the combined bands!!

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