In honor of Veterans Day, the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition has organized several events to be held today.

Starting the celebration is a biscuit and gravy breakfast provided by the Knights of Columbus at 7 a.m., at the American Legion Post 17 hall.

The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. in front of Manhattan Town Center and will travel west on Poyntz Avenue to 14th Street.

More than 80 entries have been received to march in this year's parade. Fort Riley will provide 450 soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division. Many veteran organizations will also participate in the parade.

"The Legion has a car there," said Andrea Bell, Legion Post 17 office manager. "We have the Legion Riders accompany the car on motorcycles."

Bell said it is a good event to attend to show support for veterans and those currently serving in the armed forces.

Two Apaches and two Blackhawk helicopters are scheduled to conduct a flyover, courtesy of Fort Riley's Combat Aviation Brigade.