St. Louis, Missouri was host to the first parade for Iraq War Veterans on Saturday. An estimated 100,000 people lined the streets to welcome home about 600 veterans who marched through downtown to cheering and flag-waving from supporters.

"Today I can say that our troops in Iraq will definitely be home for the holidays."

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