Saturday, August 3, 2013
Hundreds of people came out to watch the 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in Alpharetta on Saturday. Military personnel, safety officers, floats, bands and bikers wound their way through downtown throwing candy, popsicles, rubber ducks, mini footballs and other treats to the crowd as they rode, walked and marched towards the American Legion post off of Wills Road to enjoy free hotdogs, drinks and music. The Old Soldiers Day Parade began years ago as a tribute to veterans of the war between the states, but was discontinued after a few years. 28 years later, in 1952, a small group of men in Alpharetta re-dedicated Old Soldiers Day Parade and started having a parade through downtown. Thanks to these few men and their belief in keeping this memorable tradition alive, this parade has become an annual celebration to all veterans of all wars.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
The 61st annual Old Soldiers Day Parade in downtown Alpharetta on Saturday, August 3, 2013.