Loveland, Colo., Veterans Day festivities

Since 1958,veterans have banded together with community members to ring bells through Loveland, Colo., at four a.m., which is 11 a.m. in Paris when World War I officially ended. On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to carry on the tradition on the 100th anniversary. Later in the day, a parade is held for the community. Photos by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Since 1958, veterans have banded together with community members to ring bells through Loveland, Colo., at four a.m., which is 11 a.m. in Paris when World War I officially ended. On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to carry on the tradition on the 100th anniversary. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Since 1958, veterans have banded together with community members to ring bells through Loveland, Colo., at four a.m., which is 11 a.m. in Paris when World War I officially ended. On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to carry on the tradition on the 100th anniversary. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Since 1958, veterans have banded together with community members to ring bells through Loveland, Colo., at four a.m., which is 11 a.m. in Paris when World War I officially ended. On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to carry on the tradition on the 100th anniversary. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Since 1958, veterans have banded together with community members to ring bells through Loveland, Colo., at four a.m., which is 11 a.m. in Paris when World War I officially ended. On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to carry on the tradition on the 100th anniversary. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Tony DuMosch, left, talks with chief bell ringer Tony Abbott before 17 trucks with bells spread across the city. Since 1958, veterans have banded together with community members to ring bells through Loveland, Colo., at four a.m., which is 11 a.m. in Paris when World War I officially ended. On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to carry on the tradition on the 100th anniversary. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Tony DuMosch, left, talks with chief bell ringer Tony Abbott before 17 trucks with bells spread across the city. Since 1958, veterans have banded together with community members to ring bells through Loveland, Colo., at four a.m., which is 11 a.m. in Paris when World War I officially ended. On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to carry on the tradition on the 100th anniversary. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Since 1958, veterans have banded together with community members to ring bells through Loveland, Colo., at four a.m., which is 11 a.m. in Paris when World War I officially ended. On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to carry on the tradition on the 100th anniversary. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Since 1958, veterans have banded together with community members to ring bells through Loveland, Colo., at four a.m., which is 11 a.m. in Paris when World War I officially ended. On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to carry on the tradition on the 100th anniversary. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Since 1958, veterans have banded together with community members to ring bells through Loveland, Colo., at four a.m., which is 11 a.m. in Paris when World War I officially ended. On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to carry on the tradition on the 100th anniversary. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Since 1958, veterans have banded together with community members to ring bells through Loveland, Colo., at four a.m., which is 11 a.m. in Paris when World War I officially ended. On Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to carry on the tradition on the 100th anniversary. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Art Terrones of Post 15 waits inside the post before lining up for the parade.
Art Terrones of Post 15 waits inside the post before lining up for the parade.
The Thompson Valley Composite Squadron RMR-CO147 of Colorado's Civilian Air Patrol gets lined up to lead the parade.
The Thompson Valley Composite Squadron RMR-CO147 of Colorado's Civilian Air Patrol gets lined up to lead the parade.
The Associated Veterans Honor Guard, which is a joint effort of American Legion Post 15 and VFW 41, prepares to lead the parade through the streets of Loveland, Colo.
The Associated Veterans Honor Guard, which is a joint effort of American Legion Post 15 and VFW 41, prepares to lead the parade through the streets of Loveland, Colo.
Two years before the first parade, Wayne and Harry Bath purchased an old schoolhouse bell, weighing 500 lbs, It has been in every parade since, except for one.
Two years before the first parade, Wayne and Harry Bath purchased an old schoolhouse bell, weighing 500 lbs, It has been in every parade since, except for one.
Tony Abbott of American Legion Loveland, Colo., Post 2000 waves a flag to signal the end of the first round of bell ringing that took place at 11 a.m.
Tony Abbott of American Legion Loveland, Colo., Post 2000 waves a flag to signal the end of the first round of bell ringing that took place at 11 a.m.
Despite heavy snow and freezing temperatures, many families braved the weather to show their support for veterans in their community.
Despite heavy snow and freezing temperatures, many families braved the weather to show their support for veterans in their community.
Despite heavy snow and freezing temperatures, many families braved the weather to show their support for veterans in their community.
Despite heavy snow and freezing temperatures, many families braved the weather to show their support for veterans in their community.
A float depicting the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Va., makes its way down the parade route.
A float depicting the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Va., makes its way down the parade route.
Parade goers watch as the 62 year old Bath bell passes by, ringing as it has for years.
Parade goers watch as the 62 year old Bath bell passes by, ringing as it has for years.
At 11:11 a.m. in Loveland, Colo., on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, despite the heavy snow, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to continue the 60 year tradition of a parade on Veterans Day.
At 11:11 a.m. in Loveland, Colo., on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, despite the heavy snow, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to continue the 60 year tradition of a parade on Veterans Day.
A member of The Sons of The American Legion keeps a cadence at the rear of the parade.
A member of The Sons of The American Legion keeps a cadence at the rear of the parade.
At 11:11 a.m. in Loveland, Colo., on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, despite the heavy snow, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to continue the 60 year tradition of a parade on Veterans Day.
At 11:11 a.m. in Loveland, Colo., on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, despite the heavy snow, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to continue the 60 year tradition of a parade on Veterans Day.
At 11:11 a.m. in Loveland, Colo., on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, despite the heavy snow, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to continue the 60 year tradition of a parade on Veterans Day.
At 11:11 a.m. in Loveland, Colo., on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, despite the heavy snow, Post 15 and Post 2000 joined other veterans service organizations and community members to continue the 60 year tradition of a parade on Veterans Day.
Members of the Mountain View High School Band reach out the window as candy is being handed out.
Members of the Mountain View High School Band reach out the window as candy is being handed out.
Mark Fischer, a Coast Guard veteran and current Squadron 15 commander chats with fellow veterans before the WWI 100 Years ceremony.
Mark Fischer, a Coast Guard veteran and current Squadron 15 commander chats with fellow veterans before the WWI 100 Years ceremony.
Veterans in attendance salute as the colors are brought in before the WWI 100 Years ceremony.
Veterans in attendance salute as the colors are brought in before the WWI 100 Years ceremony.
The American flag, as well as the Colorado state flag fly as they are tucked into a mans hat during the WWI remembrance ceremony.
The American flag, as well as the Colorado state flag fly as they are tucked into a mans hat during the WWI remembrance ceremony.
Ret. Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian Ivers, speaks to the crowd during the WWI remembrance ceremony.
Ret. Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian Ivers, speaks to the crowd during the WWI remembrance ceremony.
Ret. Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian Ivers, pauses to reflect on veterans that had passed in the last year from the community during the WWI remembrance ceremony as the snowfall collects on his cover.
Ret. Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian Ivers, pauses to reflect on veterans that had passed in the last year from the community during the WWI remembrance ceremony as the snowfall collects on his cover.
A Legionnaire from Loveland, Colo., Post 15 sounds taps at the conclusion of the ceremony.
A Legionnaire from Loveland, Colo., Post 15 sounds taps at the conclusion of the ceremony.