Maharashta Governor Flags Off Tri-Services Veterans Day Parade. See Pics

Today's Tri-Services Veterans Day Parade took place in Mumbai. The Parade to honour and appreciate those who sacrificed their lives in defence of the nation's freedom and fortified its borders.

Maharashta Governor Flags Off Tri-Services Veterans Day Parade. See Pics

The Tri-Services Veterans Day is observed annually to recognise veterans' contributions and to commemorate the day when Field Marshal KM Cariappa, OBE, the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army post independence, hung his uniform in 1953, after a glorious service to the nation. (Image Source: PTI)

At Marine Drive in Mumbai on Sunday, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari flagged off the Tri-Services Veterans Day Parade. (Image Source: PTI)

The governor also participated in the parade. (Image Source: PTI)

The purpose of the parade, which also featured the Army band, NCC, and SCC cadets, was to educate the public about the valiant work done by veterans in the service of the country. (Image Source: PTI)

Over 600 veterans participated in the parade, including those who had received gallantry awards from all three services. They marched from NCPA along the Marine Drive promenade. (Image Source: PTI)

The parade has been happening for the last two years but Veterans Day is being celebrated since 2017. (Image Source: PTI)