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
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
Remembering and honoring our veterans
