The timing was perfect weather-wise for the Veterans Day parade hosted by American Legion Post 92. After a very rainy morning, people came out as the skies cleared to see veterans parade through the streets of McCloud in the late afternoon. Led by the McCloud volunteer fire department, sirens blaring to announce their approach, the procession included trucks, motorcycles, trailers, and cars displaying flags and banners.
The holiday’s rich history dates back to 1929 when it was established as Armistice Day, dedicated to the cause of world peace. In 1953, the American Legion proposed changing Armistice Day to honor all veterans, and the following year, President Dwight Eisenhower officially proclaimed November 11th, 1954, as Veterans Day. It remains the only federal holiday honoring a specific occupation: veterans.
