Members of the Marine Corps League Bantam Det. #743 perform a 21-gun salute during the Veterans Day Parade in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Veterans Day parade once again filled Butler’s Main Street, giving veterans, their families and the wider community an opportunity to pause and remember those who served.

The parade ran from about 10:30 a.m. to roughly 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. As the parade went on, children chased after candy as many attendees clapped for veterans and waved American flags.

At 11 a.m., the parade took a pause for a three-volley salute and the playing of taps to commemorate the moment 108 years ago when the armistice brought an end to World War I.

Don Greene, a Marine Corps veteran and member of the Allegheny Valley Marine Corps League who participated in the three-volley salute, said it means a lot to him to see that many people willing to come out on a chilly day to show their support for those who have served.

“It’s a little cold, but they’re here. That’s a big deal,” he said.

He said it’s been hard to find new members for the Marine Corps League, but its current members are more than happy to help out.

The parade featured a wide range of participants: veterans and veterans service organizations, local officials, first responders, high school marching bands and more.

Bob Sheppeck, a veteran attending the parade, also said it is good to see just how many people came out to show their support and appreciation for veterans and service members.

“We’re celebrating our duty and our service and celebrating the men that made it back,” he said. “People remember that we’re still around. We did our country a service, and we deserved to be recognized for what we’ve done.”

On top of seeing hundreds of people support veterans, he is grateful for the opportunity to see and meet other veterans and service people through the parade.

“I get to see all the people who support us, but I also see my other brothers that have served before me or are serving ahead of me now,” he said.

Paul Collins, another veteran and attendee of the parade, shared his happiness to see how many people came out in support.

“It’s great for all of us to celebrate veterans. They’re heroes,” he said.

Much like Sheppeck, Collins said the thing he enjoyed most about the parade was getting to see and meet other veterans.

“There’s just a camaraderie of everyone,” he said.

Butler County Veteran of the Year Allen McClymonds rides in the Veterans Day Parade in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Don Paserba plays “taps” following a 21-gun salute during the Veterans Day Parade in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Veterans Day Parade makes its way down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Veterans Day Parade makes its way down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Veterans Day Parade makes its way down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Veterans Day Parade makes its way down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Butler Area School Junior JROTC members lead the Veterans Day Parade down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Karns City High School dance team perform in the Veterans Day Parade in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Butler High School Golden Tornado Marching Band marches during the Veterans Day Parade in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Butler High School Golden Tornado Marching Band marches during the Veterans Day Parade in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Karns City High School band and dance team perform in the Veterans Day Parade in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Moniteau High School Dance and Drill Team performs in the Veterans Day Parade alongside the band in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Butler High School Golden Tornado Marching Band marches during the Veterans Day Parade in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Butler Area School Junior JROTC members march in the Veterans Day Parade down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Members of the Syria Motor Corps drive in the Veterans Day Parade in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Butler High School Golden Tornado Marching Band marches during the Veterans Day Parade in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Members of the Syria Motor Corps drive in the Veterans Day Parade in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Butler Area School Junior JROTC members march in the Veterans Day Parade down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Slippery Rock High School band performs in the Veterans Day Parade on Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Slippery Rock High School band performs in the Veterans Day Parade on Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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PA State Rep Marci Mustello walks with the Veterans Day Parade down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Veterans Day Parade makes its way down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Veterans Day Parade makes its way down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Veterans Day Parade makes its way down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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State Sen. Scott Hutchinson walks with the Veterans Day Parade in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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Cub Scout Pack 6 walks in the Veterans Day Parade in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Veterans Day Parade makes its way down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Veterans Day Parade makes its way down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Veterans Day Parade makes its way down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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The Veterans Day Parade makes its way down Main Street in the City of Butler, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

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