<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4IV5Qv_1GzeoOeL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4IV5Qv_1GzeoOeL00" width="1200" height="600" ><p>SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - There were several other ceremonies honoring our veterans on Veterans Day, including Springfield’s annual Veterans Day Parade. The city’s streets filled with veterans, families, lawmakers, and community members as they honored those who fought for our freedom.</p><p>The parade began at 11 a.m. on that Wednesday morning, starting at Springfield Technical Community College’s campus and ending at city hall. There, attendees got the chance to listen in on a variety of speeches, from veterans and community members alike, then join in on the ceremonial wreath laying.</p><p>Western Mass News got the chance to speak with Springfield’s Mayor Sarno on why it’s important to continuing honoring those, alive or dead, who fought for our country, “I try to tell people all the time, America is still the greatest country in the world because of our veterans. And it’s still the greatest country in the world because of their efforts. We’re the greatest country, democracy, strength, hope, and opportunity. And that’s important. Sometimes I think that’s forgotten, especially in our younger generation. Their efforts have allowed us, each and every one of us, to lead the lives we lead, whether good or bad,” Sarno said.</p><p>This year’s parade also featured marching bands, color guards, veteran service organizations, and community floats dedicated to celebrating service members past and present.</p></div></body>

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - There were several other ceremonies honoring our veterans on Veterans Day, including Springfield’s annual Veterans Day Parade. The city’s streets filled with veterans, families, lawmakers, and community members as they honored those who fought for our freedom. The parade began at 11 a.m. on...

Springfield holds its annual Veterans Day Parade

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - There were several other ceremonies honoring our veterans on Veterans Day, including Springfield’s annual Veterans Day Par

Springfield holds its annual Veterans Day Parade

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