PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Parade
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Pam Eubanks
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| 4:00 a.m. May 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Parade
Lauren, Brooke and Kate Frederick cheered on the parade participants.
Riley and Carson Coop drew plenty of attention in their patriotic attire.
The Observer Group carried an American flag.
Parade co-founder John Breiner waved to the crowd.
Lee Barnes, of Crowder Bros. ACE Hardware, passed out bottles of water.
A team of horses pulled a caisson with a ceremonial casket draped with an American flag.
The bicycle brigade came out in full force.
Trevor Dutting, 3, made sure his scooter looked patriotic.
John Gio walked alongside his daughter, Gianna, who participated in the bicycle brigade.
Braden River High School's Key Club had a festive float.
The Lakewood Ranch High School dance team performed for the crowd.
Lauren, Brooke and Kate Frederick cheered on the parade participants.
Katie Hipsher brought her daughter, Kellen.
ESPN commentator Dick Vitale, with his wife Lorraine, served as the parade's grand marshal.
Summerfield resident Chris Stratford, pictured with his daughter Nicole, donned his old U.S. Air Force uniform for the event.
Creekwood's Hutchinson family — Maddie, Ross, Grant and Rhianna — got a great view of the parade.
Emma Lakomiak and Tyler Libera attend Willis Elementary School.
Madison Downes, 4, danced in the streets as the parade got started.
Girl Scout Troop 764 walked proudly.
