By Emma Loura

The lively sounds of brass and the sight of red, white and blue waving along Poyntz Avenue on Tuesday morning encouraged Manhattan to celebrate those who fought for American freedom.

A Manhattan tradition since 1992, the Flint Hills Veterans Day Parade is the largest in the region. The Flint Hills Veterans Coalition organizes the event, which is completely volunteer-run.

“It’s focused around spreading patriotism to the next generation, which is what the founders of the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition intended from this parade,” said Chuck Sexton, a volunteer.

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The Riley County High School marching band plays on Poyntz Avenue during the Veterans Day parade Tuesday in downtown Manhattan.
Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Members of Junction City High School’s JROTC Blue Jay Battalion march down Poyntz Avenue in downtown Manhattan during the Veterans Day parade Tuesday.
Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Ken Johnson, a World War II and Cold War veteran, rides in the parade Tuesday.
Staff photo by Lewis Marien

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