The annual Coconut Grove Veterans Day Parade brought troops of dancers, cheerleading squads and marching bands to the heart of the West Grove this week.
Coconut Grove’s annual Veterans Day Parade drew hundreds of participants and spectators to Grand Avenue in the West Grove on Monday to honor military veterans and their families. The parade began shortly after 10 a.m. with an honor guard, a convoy of Corvettes and a pageant of marching bands, dance troops and cheerleading squads from schools across South Florida. Presented by the Coconut Grove American Legion Post 182, the celebration also featured a contingent of Junkanoo performers who brought some Bahamian flair to the event. After the parade, participants gathered in Armbrister Park to celebrate the holiday. University of Miami student Marra Finkelstein photographed the parade for the Spotlight.
Dancers bring energy, rhythm and talent to the Veterans Day Parade 2024. (Marra Finkelstein for the Spotlight)The Macaw Cheerleaders lend their spirit to the Veterans Day Parade 2024. (Marra Finkelstein for the Spotlight)Three veterans gather at the Red, White and Blue Parade. (Marra Finkelstein for the Spotlight)Broncos Cheer Squad marches in the Veterans Day Parade 2024 (Marra Finkelstein for the Spotlight)The Mighty Marching Bulls of Miami Northwestern Senior High bring their talents to Coconut Grove’s Veterans Day Parade 2024. (Marra Finkelstein for the Spotlight)A mother and daughters celebrate together at the Red, White and Blue Veterans Day Parade 2024. (Marra Finkelstein for the Spotlight)Geared Up for Fire gathers for the Red, White and Blue Veterans Day Parade in Coconut Grove, 2024 (Marra Finkelstein for the Spotlight)Miami Generation Junkanoo performers in the Veterans Day Parade 2024 (Marra Finkelstein for the Spotlight)Junkanoo stiltwalkers in the Veterans Day Parade 2024 (Marra Finkelstein for the Spotlight)
