Nov 11, 2019

Manhattan celebrates Veterans Day with a parade

Posted Nov 11, 2019 10:35 PM


The Veterans Day observance took center stage in Manhattan on Monday. The day began with a veterans breakfast hosted by the American Legion Post 17, followed by the annual parade and a commemorative program at Peace Memorial Auditorium.


Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day and marked the end of hostilities of World War I that occurred at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. So the day is always recognized on Nov. 11th.

The Flint Hills Veterans Coalition works in partnership with the Kansas State Army ROTC, Fort Riley, USO and other organizations on the parade. These are photos of the Veterans Day parade.