A New Orleans Carnival krewe spent the day giving back to veterans.
The Legion of Mars Krewe partnered with the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System to host a lunch for hundreds of veterans, families and staff at the New Orleans VA Medical Center.
New Orleans-area restaurants donated the meals.
Krewe Captain Rico Alvendia, a retired lieutenant colonel and Iraq War veteran, said the annual event honors veterans’ sacrifices, particularly those living with service-related injuries, as well as their families and VA staff.
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