Silas Daley and Joren Eugene, first graders at Lake Arthur Elementary School, hold a sign up as area veterans pass the school Friday during the annual Veterans Day parade. Students also presented special gift bags to thank veterans for their service.

Students at Lake Arthur Elementary School wave flags Friday as area veterans pass the school during the annual Veterans Day parade. The parade was followed by lunch at Lake Arthur High School.

First grade students from Lake Arthur Elementary School wave as area veterans pass the school Friday during the annual Veterans Day parade. More than 400 students from grades pre-kindergarten to sixth grade lined the street to honor past and present veterans for their service.

Fifth grade students at Lake Arthur Elementary School wave as area veterans pass the school Friday during the annual Veterans Day parade. Students lined the street in front of the school to wave signs and flags as veterans drove by.

Jr. Beta Club members at Lake Arthur Elementary School prepare gift bags for area veterans Friday during the school's annual Veterans Day parade. Students decorated the bags which were filled with tokens of appreciation to veterans for their service to their country.