Beauties of America 40s Carolyn Ladd served as a celebrity judge for the Auburn, Washington Veterans' Day Parade. The parade, celebrating its 46th year, is one of the largest of its type west of the Mississippi. The National Veterans Day Committee and the US Department of Defense selected the City of Auburn as one of the few Regional Sites for Veterans Day Observance in 2011.
The parade was preceded by a military C-17 fly-over from the US Air Force at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The parade had 186 entries showcasing American strength of will, endurance and purpose. (Photo #2)
The parade featured over 30 marching bands, as well as local Junior ROTC units, honor guards, military units and antique military vehicles. United States Senator Maria Cantwell, an advocate for veterans, marched in the parade as did Auburn Mayor Peter Lewis, a veteran himself. (Photo #1)
The overall award winner of the parade was the Brothers in Arms Motorcycle Club. (Photo #3) These veterans dismounted their Harley Davidson motorcycles to salute in unison the veterans sitting in the VIP reviewing stand. It was a moving tribute by veterans to veterans.
Carolyn also met some members of the Washington National Guard. She is pictured with Guardsman Barcomb who showed her a tank used by his unit. (Photo #4)
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