WTOP/Jimmy Alexander

WTOP/Jimmy Alexander

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Constitution Avenue was lined with people of all ages Sunday, celebrating the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces at the third annual National Veterans Parade in D.C.

More than 70 veterans groups, college and high school marching bands, car and motorcycle clubs marched in the parade .

The Florida Firefighters Pipes and Drums band had more than 48 members travel from across the Palm Beach County, to take part in the parade.

“With all the noise that’s going on in the country right now it’s so important to recognize our veterans,” said John Fischer.

The band manager told WTOP that they have traveled to Europe for the 75th and 80th anniversary of D-Day, and Pearl Harbor to honor the “Grea

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