Philadelphia Veterans Parade honors those who fought for freedom

FAIRMOUNT (PHILADELPHIA), Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Today, the 12th annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade marched through the city to honor service members.

It ended underneath a giant American Flag waving high above Eakins Oval.

"If I can help one veteran today, that's all I need. And hopefully there's thousands here that it helps. This is for them," said Board Treasurer of the Philadelphia Veterans Parade, Steve Phillabaum.

"It can be a very difficult transition going from what you're used to in the military to going out to civilian society... And a lot of the organizations that will march today have a solution for that and can help our veterans find their way," he continued.

6abc Action News was a media partner for the event, including live appearances from Alicia Vitarelli and TaRhonda Thomas.

"My dad being a Vietnam veteran...it means a lot to my family to be able to have a celebration like this. Every time I do see a Vietnam veteran, I shake his or her hand and say: 'welcome home.' Because it's something that they deserve," said TaRhonda Thomas.

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