A large American flag flying in memory of World War II Navy veteran A.L. Jackson and Desert Shield and Desert Storm Army veteran Col. Richard Graham is pulled on a trailer during the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Vietnam Veteran Arthur Jacob Fischer Jr. salutes his fellow veterans as they march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Theo Pocasangre, 2, of Bowling Green waves an American flag as local military veterans, businesses, clubs and organizations march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Local high school Navy JROTC cadets sing cadences as they march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Members of the Warren East High School Air Force JROTC sing cadences as they march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Members of the Warren Central High School Army JROTC sing cadences as they march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Members of the Warren Central High School Army JROTC march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Children wave American flags as they watch parade participants march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Around 75 organizations, businesses and clubs travel through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Members of Aviation Heritage Park push a miniature plane through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., as they participate in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Jim Keown of Flags for Vets marches through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., with his American flag as he participates in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Local military veterans are honored and shown gratitude for their service as around 75 organizations, businesses and clubs travel through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Mayor Todd Alcott rides through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., as he participates in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Warren County District 3 Magistrate Rick Williams and Bowling Green City Commissioner Sue Parrigin wave to attendees of the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade as they ride through downtown on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Bowling Green City Commissioner Carlos Bailey waves to supporters as he travels through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

The Drakes Creek Middle School cheerleaders sing cheers as they march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Children wave American flags as they watch parade participants march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

The Bowling Green Fire Department Honor Guard marches in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

The Bowling Green Fire Department sounds its siren as it travels in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots members hand out candy and keychains to children as they march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Parade watchers wave to a truck of UAW Local 2164 retirees as they travel in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Local Boys Scouts march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Members of Girl Scout Troop 354 of Oakland wave to parade watchers as they participate in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Around 75 organizations, businesses and clubs travel through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Local high school marching bands join up to play songs as they march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Children wave American flags as they watch parade participants march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Around 75 organizations, businesses and clubs travel through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

A pony wearing a “Thank A Veteran” sign travels through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Around 75 organizations, businesses and clubs travel through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)

Vietnam Veteran Arthur Jacob Fischer Jr. salutes his fellow veterans as they march in the 25th annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown Bowling Green, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (Grace McDowell/grace.mcdowell@bgdailynews.com)