Lakewood Ranch Main Street attracts residents for Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade
Residents and visitors gathered to watch the Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade Sunday night on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
By
Jessica Salmond
| 9:08 p.m. May 24, 2015
East County
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Lakewood Ranch Main Street was covered in red, white and blue as residents and visitors gathered to honor and remember the country's servicemen and women at the Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade.
The 2015 parade was the biggest yet, with three marching bands, the Shriners mini cars and the Crewe of DeSoto. After the parade, attendees listened to several performances in the circle.Â
Adam Martin with Crewe of DeSoto
Benjie Brinkofski, the grand marshall of the parade, waves to the crowd.
Joe Flynn, Kelly Suba and Toby the Golden Retriever
John Coker walks with his mom, Tatiana, and the Lakewood Ranch Boy Scout Troop 125.
Lindsay Harness, Danielle Troiano and mastiff mix Satchel thank Ray Lesoine for his service.
Mary Brzozowski and Cindi Young
Alma Gerry Haller with the World War II Women's Auxiliary Corps.
Parker Rhodes, a year and a half old, gets a prime viewing spot on grandfather Martin Medley's shoulder.
Dieter and Carole Zoellner
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh drove in the parade, followed by "Super Tooth" and the Orioles mascot.
The Observer Media Group carried the flag for the parade.
Susie Tannenbaum and her family, Ella and Samantha Mahoney and Adam Cooley, dressed up for the occasion.
