Third Marine Air Wing Marching Band marches down Grand Avenue

Banner advertising VetFest across Escondido Blvd

Registration table was all smiles so early in the morning

Post Commander Mike Frank and Brother of 6 Damon Gonzales organize the parade

The Center for the Arts Children's Choir sang patriotic songs

American Legion Riders Post 149 led off the parade in style

VetFest Co-chairs Nina Deerfield and Mike Frank ride in the parade

Escondido Police Department Color Gaurd and contigent of veterans police officers

WWII Veteran Jack Port riding in the parade as one of our Hometown Heroes

Escondido Fire Department rolled some of their equipment along Grand Avenue to salute our Hometown Heroes

Vietnam-era War Wagon rolled down Grand Avenue carrying Gina Burke, a Vietnam War nurse

Orange Glen HS Patriot Marching Band played some great patriotic music while honoring our Hometown Heroes

Women's Marine Association participated and honored our veterans

Thanks to everyone who came out and honored our Hometown Heroes

VetFest moved to the Post in the afternoon and fed 450 hungry Escondidoans

VetFest moved to the Post in the afternoon and fed 450 hungry Escondidoans

MCRD Museum Foundation brought a miliary Model T to park next to their booth

Master of Ceremonies and JB Clark Post 149 Historian Art Lubben
 

Orange Glen HS NJROTC Color Guard presents the colors for the National Anthem

VetFest Co-chair and JB Clark Post 149 Commander Mike Frank addresses the crowd

State Senator Brian Jones presents Escondido VetFest and JB Clark 149 a proclamation celebrating its 100 year anniversary

State Assembly Member Marie Waldron presents Escondido VetFest and JB Clark 149 a proclamation celebrating its 100 year anniversary

Members of the Brothers of 6, who handled a majority of the volunteer responsibilities, relax at the bar
 

Families and kids enjoying the Post festivities

Families and kids enjoying the Post festivities

Remembering and honoring our veterans