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Armed Forces Day Parade

Community Scene - Armed Forces Day ParadeThe Greater Kitsap Chamber hosted the 78th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade in downtown Bremerton, presented by Kitsap Credit Union. The streets of Bremerton were lined with locals and visitors alike who came to enjoy this annual event honoring our local military community. The parade featured nearly 150 entries this year, with 15 high school marching bands participating from as far away as Wenatchee.

The Chamber & Visitor Center was pleased to honor Alan Beam, U.S. Navy retired captain, and past president of the Northwest Region of the Navy League as this year’s grand marshal. The Kiwanis Club of Bremerton continued its decades-long service as parade marshals. The annual Heroes BBQ was sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health St. Michael Medical Center. Volunteers from VMFH and the Rotary Club of East Bremerton served up nearly 500 hotdogs and drinks to the community.