2014 Phoenix Veterans Day parade

Thousands gather in downtown Pheonix, Ariz. for a Veteran's Day parade stretching three miles on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Photos by Lucas Carter.

Boy scouts are briefed on procedure before start of the parade. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Boy scouts are briefed on procedure before start of the parade. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Diana Dee Fink of Leisure World Arizona gets her motorized wheelchair accessorized with red, white and blue balloons. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Diana Dee Fink of Leisure World Arizona gets her motorized wheelchair accessorized with red, white and blue balloons. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Joe Kellwood, a US Marine Corps Navajo Code Talker rides in the 2014 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Joe Kellwood, a US Marine Corps Navajo Code Talker rides in the 2014 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Service members carry a massive American flag down the parade route. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Service members carry a massive American flag down the parade route. Photo by Lucas Carter.
"All gave some, some gave all" reads a banner held by spectators as the parade passes by. Photo by Lucas Carter.
One float in the parade featured a bald eagle. Photo by Lucas Carter.
One float in the parade featured a bald eagle. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Thousands gather in downtown Pheonix, Ariz. for a Veteran's Day parade stretching three miles on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Thousands gather in downtown Pheonix, Ariz. for a Veteran's Day parade stretching three miles on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
People of all ages gathered along the 3 mile parade route in Phoenix, Ariz. to show their appreciation to veterans. Photo by Lucas Carter.
People of all ages gathered along the 3 mile parade route in Phoenix, Ariz. to show their appreciation to veterans. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Brothers Thomas A. Monroe Sr, left, and Dennis E. Monroe stand for a portrait as the parade passes by. In addition to Thomas and Dennis, they also had 4 brothers that also served in the military. Between the 6 brothers, they account for 76 and 1/2 years o
Brothers Thomas A. Monroe Sr, left, and Dennis E. Monroe stand for a portrait as the parade passes by. In addition to Thomas and Dennis, they also had 4 brothers that also served in the military. Between the 6 brothers, they account for 76 and 1/2 years o
Pearl Harbor survivor Jack Holder is greeted by applause and cheers as thousands gather in downtown Pheonix, Ariz. for a Veteran's Day parade stretching three miles on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Pearl Harbor survivor Jack Holder is greeted by applause and cheers as thousands gather in downtown Pheonix, Ariz. for a Veteran's Day parade stretching three miles on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Post Tony F. Soza / Ray Martinez 41 Honor Guard based in Phoenix, Ariz. participates in the 2014 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Post Tony F. Soza / Ray Martinez 41 Honor Guard based in Phoenix, Ariz. participates in the 2014 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Legionnaire David Rios of Phoenix, Ariz. reads a Veterans Day card given to him by a person walking in the parade. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Legionnaire David Rios of Phoenix, Ariz. reads a Veterans Day card given to him by a person walking in the parade. Photo by Lucas Carter.
American Legion Post #1 in Phoenix, Ariz. commander Dennis Pogue participates in the parade on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in Phoenix, Ariz. Photo by Lucas Carter.
American Legion Post #1 in Phoenix, Ariz. commander Dennis Pogue participates in the parade on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in Phoenix, Ariz. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Members of the Sons of The American Legion ride in the back seat as Arizona Vice Commander Charles Danny Bugh rides in the parade. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Members of the Sons of The American Legion ride in the back seat as Arizona Vice Commander Charles Danny Bugh rides in the parade. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The colors are brought down the parade route towards the conclusion of the parade by the U.S. Customs Color Guard. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The colors are brought down the parade route towards the conclusion of the parade by the U.S. Customs Color Guard. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Thousands gather in downtown Pheonix, Ariz. for a Veteran's Day parade stretching three miles on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Thousands gather in downtown Pheonix, Ariz. for a Veteran's Day parade stretching three miles on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Three girls watching the parade scream and cheer as floats pass by. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Three girls watching the parade scream and cheer as floats pass by. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Spectators of all ages lined the streets to cheer and show their support for veterans in Phoenix, Ariz. on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Spectators of all ages lined the streets to cheer and show their support for veterans in Phoenix, Ariz. on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. Photo by Lucas Carter.