PHILADELPHIA—Philadelphians celebrated the city’s 7th Annual Veterans Parade and Festival to honor the brave men and women who have served in this nation’s armed forces. It was clear and sunny on Nov. 7, 2021, as the streets of downtown Philadelphia were lined with crowds of veterans, their family members, and thousands of their supporters, many proudly waving American flags. There were more than 150 organizations involving over 7,000 participants and 30 veteran service organizations, according to the website of the event organization, Philly Vet Parade. The city’s Veterans Parade started in 2015, according to Bob McMahon, one of the event organizers who is also the mayor of Media, Pennsylvania, and a Vietnam War veteran. “We’ve been doing [Veterans Parade] in Media for 61 years. So, we’re experienced, and we wanted to do it here,” McMahon told The Epoch Times. “We want people to understand we all serve and emphasize that …