Local veterans were recognized Saturday morning at a community parade along Texas Avenue in Odessa. VFW Post 4372 organized the event, which started at 10 a.m. and ran from 17th Street to 9th Street.
The parade was open to everyone, including veterans, organizations, schools and local businesses, and was free to attend. Organizers invited residents to line the streets in military green, red, white and blue. Awards were given before the parade for best military theme, most patriotic spirit and best overall.