More U.S. grassroots parades for Iraq war vets possible

General Sources Saturday 4th February, 2012

ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Organizers of a parade for Iraq war veterans that drew thousands of flag waving spectators in St. Louis last weekend have been asked by people around the country for help in planning similar events, officials said Friday. The grass-roots parade -- billed as the first major celebration since the end of the Iraq War -- was org...

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