by Mark Klass

One day each November, Auburn's Main Street shapeshifts into a sea of military might, a mile-long parade honoring veterans of all stripes, a spirited 2½-hour march bursting with music, flags, salutes, tears and applause.

For those veterans who come unprepared, the experience can be overwhelming. Over the years, the Auburn Veterans Day Parade has blossomed into one of the largest of its kind west of the Mississippi. The 11 a.m. parade turns golden Saturday, celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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