Hot chocolate, drift trikes and community spirit highlight Scottsbluff Veterans Day parade ELLIOT AKERSTROMStar-Herald Nov 11, 2026 Nov 11, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Shriner rides a motorized drift trike down Broadway during the Scottsbluff Veterans Day parade on Wednesday. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald kAmsC:7E EC:<6D[ 2 =2C86 #~%r 8C@FA[ 2?5 ba DEF56?ED 92?5:?8 @FE 9@E 49@4@=2E6 >2C<65 $4@EED3=F77’D '6E6C2?D s2J A2C256 @? (65?6D52J[ 2D 4C@H5D =:?65 t2DE ~G6C=2?5 E@ 9@?@C G6E6C2?D]k^AmkAmy2>6D vC:5=6J[ 2 $4@EED3=F77 $9C:?6C H9@ C@56 :? E96 A2C256[ D2:5 96 E9@F89E E96 EFC?@FE H2D DEC@?8]k^AmkAm“xE’D 2 =@?8 DEC:A[ D@ E@ 7:== E96 DEC66ED =:<6 E92E[ E96 4@>>F?:EJ C62==J 42>6 @FE 2?5 DFAA@CE65[ 2?5 H6 ?665 E92E[” vC:5=6J D2:5]k^AmkAm%96 A2C256[ DA@?D@C65 3J '6E6C2?D @7 u@C6:8? 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E96 A2C256 2C6 2 9:89=:89E]k^AmkAm“xE’D 8C62E E@ D66 6G6CJ3@5J C6AC6D6?E:?8 E96:C 3C2?49[ E96:C 92ED[ E96:C F?:7@C>[ 2?5 E96 J@FE9 86EE:?8 :?G@=G65 E@@[” 96 D2:5]k^Am PHOTOS: 2026 Scottsbluff Veterans Day Parade Cadets from the Scottsbluff High School Air Force JROTC lead their unit down the parade route on Wednesday. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald A group of JROTC cadets marches in step in the late-morning sun. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald Members of a Scottsbluff High School Air Force JROTC color guard march past spectators during the Veterans Day parade on Wednesday. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald A marcher carries an American flag-themed candy bag down the center of the street. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald Bluffs Middle School band members hold their instruments as they march. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald A Shriner rides a motorized drift trike down Broadway during the Scottsbluff Veterans Day parade on Wednesday. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald A Western Nebraska Veterans Home bus rolls past spectators. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald A U.S. Park Ranger waves a small flag from a patrol vehicle. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald A motorcyclist rides with a Chimney Rock / Bayard American Legion Riders flag. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald The American Legion Riders on their motorcycles fly flags down the street. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald A Heritage Estates bus decorated with red, white and blue garland makes its way along the route. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald Families, including several small children holding flags, watch the parade from the curb. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald A Western Nebraska Regional Airport crash-rescue truck flying military flags rolls down the parade route on Wednesday. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald A Minatare fire truck flying a U.S. flag. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald Gering Middle School flute and clarinet players in march past storefronts on E. Overland. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald The Scottsbluff High School Band in full uniform marches alongside a golf cart decorated in patriotic colors. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald A yellow trike motorcycle carries flags and a campaign-style sign for Michael Blue. ELLIOT AKERSTROM, Star-Herald Contact Elliot Akerstrom: elliot.akerstrom@starherald.com; 308-632-9041 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Social media reacts to Nebraska football extending DC Rob Aurich Nebraska football defensive coordinator Rob Aurich agreed to a two-year contract extension on Monday afternoon. Multiple media outlets reported this. Family, friends rally around Lincoln runner after he collapses during half-marathon Brayan Van Meter was nearing the finish line of his third half-marathon when his heart stopped. 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