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PHOTO GALLERY: Tribute to Heroes Parade


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 27, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: Tribute to Heroes Parade
VFW Post 12055 member and veteran George Johnston drives fellow veterans in the parade.
VFW Post 12055 member and veteran George Johnston drives fellow veterans in the parade.
Hayden Bowles, 3, claps as floats pass by on the street.
Hayden Bowles, 3, claps as floats pass by on the street.
Brent Workman, 4, participated in the bicycle-decorating contest.
Brent Workman, 4, participated in the bicycle-decorating contest.
Colton McPhearson, 5, won the bicycle decorating contest’s
Colton McPhearson, 5, won the bicycle decorating contest’s "most original" category.
Hannah Hardin, 7, dressed in red, white and blue to match her decorated bicycle.
Hannah Hardin, 7, dressed in red, white and blue to match her decorated bicycle.
Girl Scout Troop 402 eagerly walked.
Girl Scout Troop 402 eagerly walked.
Girl Scout Troop 833 members walk in the parade.
Girl Scout Troop 833 members walk in the parade.
Girl Scout Troop 252 enjoy walking in the parade.
Girl Scout Troop 252 enjoy walking in the parade.
Kimberley Barr, 9, of Willis Elementary School, walks with Girl Scout troop 764.
Kimberley Barr, 9, of Willis Elementary School, walks with Girl Scout troop 764.
Autumn Nix, 7, attends Willis Elementary School.
Autumn Nix, 7, attends Willis Elementary School.
Six-year-old Elijah Valletutti came from Wauchula just for the parade.
Six-year-old Elijah Valletutti came from Wauchula just for the parade.
Peyton Kacprzyk, 7, makes a patriotic-colored bracelet.
Peyton Kacprzyk, 7, makes a patriotic-colored bracelet.
Cody Carter, Graham Lewis, Lily Herndon, Megan Schart, Remy Lewis and Ann Marie Lewis enjoy a cold snack before the parade.
Cody Carter, Graham Lewis, Lily Herndon, Megan Schart, Remy Lewis and Ann Marie Lewis enjoy a cold snack before the parade.
Izzy, Sarah and Andy Montague wait in line for a balloon animal.
Izzy, Sarah and Andy Montague wait in line for a balloon animal.
Leslie Hinton came out with her daughter, Taryn, who is graduating from Lakewood Ranch High School this year.
Leslie Hinton came out with her daughter, Taryn, who is graduating from Lakewood Ranch High School this year.
Mark, Leslie, Meredith and Caroline Odell attended for the first time.
Mark, Leslie, Meredith and Caroline Odell attended for the first time.
Jackson Riffe enjoys the parade with his mom, Amy.
Jackson Riffe enjoys the parade with his mom, Amy.
Cathy Pitt with Gerry Cook
Cathy Pitt with Gerry Cook
Madison Downes, 5, with her grandmother, Louise Dube
Madison Downes, 5, with her grandmother, Louise Dube
Willis Elementary School’s Nicole Bastidas, 8, passes out candy.
Willis Elementary School’s Nicole Bastidas, 8, passes out candy.

 

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