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PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Parade


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 30, 2011
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Parade
Isabella Roca, 4, couldn't stop dancing.
Isabella Roca, 4, couldn't stop dancing.
Ava Thompsen, left, with her cousin, Allie, and brother Matthew,  got creative with the sidewalk chalk.
Ava Thompsen, left, with her cousin, Allie, and brother Matthew, got creative with the sidewalk chalk.
Gerry Sturn passed out beads with Manasota Operation Troop Support.
Gerry Sturn passed out beads with Manasota Operation Troop Support.
Emma Schwarzbauer, who turns 4 on June 8, rode with Little Bookworms’ Bicycle Brigade.
Emma Schwarzbauer, who turns 4 on June 8, rode with Little Bookworms’ Bicycle Brigade.
The band Paper Airplanes hit the stage after the parade.
The band Paper Airplanes hit the stage after the parade.
Olivia Michaels, 3, grabbed as much candy as she could.
Olivia Michaels, 3, grabbed as much candy as she could.
Cameron Locke got a ride from his dad, Chris.
Cameron Locke got a ride from his dad, Chris.
The Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school Key Clubs rode in a float together.
The Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school Key Clubs rode in a float together.
Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Katie Kelly performs military medleys after the parade.
Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Katie Kelly performs military medleys after the parade.
Pictured clockwise from bottom left are Carson Beach, Gabe Hahn, Lindsay Gonzales, Avery Beach, Dallis Gaston and Logan Gonzales.
Pictured clockwise from bottom left are Carson Beach, Gabe Hahn, Lindsay Gonzales, Avery Beach, Dallis Gaston and Logan Gonzales.
The Frederick family enjoyed the day together.
The Frederick family enjoyed the day together.
Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Katie Kelly performs military medleys after the parade.
Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Katie Kelly performs military medleys after the parade.
Members of VFW Post 12055 distributed Buddy Poppies. Pictured are Sgt. Maj. Steve Valley, Frank Royer, Dave Daily and Dennis King.
Members of VFW Post 12055 distributed Buddy Poppies. Pictured are Sgt. Maj. Steve Valley, Frank Royer, Dave Daily and Dennis King.

 

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