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More photos from Tribute to Heroes Parade

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosted the annual Memorial Day Weekend event.


  • By Jay Heater
  • | 3:30 p.m. May 30, 2016
  • East County
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So many people had a wonderful time May 29 at the Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch, here are some bonus photos of the event.

Those who watched the parade packed every corner of Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Previously posted photos can be viewed at http://www.yourobserver.com/photo-gallery/lakewood-ranch-parade-proves-fitting-tribute

 

 

Girl Scouts Troop 523 shows up at the Tribute to Heroes Parade sporting some stylish sunglasses.
Girl Scouts Troop 523 shows up at the Tribute to Heroes Parade sporting some stylish sunglasses.
Robert Fearon of the National Guard and his son, Connor, ride in the parade and give out beads.
Robert Fearon of the National Guard and his son, Connor, ride in the parade and give out beads.
Even an explorer needs a microphone at times.
Even an explorer needs a microphone at times.
The Navy's Ernie Freedman was honored with a ride.
The Navy's Ernie Freedman was honored with a ride.
It's tough to play in the Sahib Oriental Band with half a mustache.
It's tough to play in the Sahib Oriental Band with half a mustache.
Carrying the school's banner was serious business.
Carrying the school's banner was serious business.
The Blue Skye Pipes and Drums was the last parade entry.
The Blue Skye Pipes and Drums was the last parade entry.
Midway through the parade it was T-Bird time.
Midway through the parade it was T-Bird time.
A string of Corvettes make their way down Lakewood Main Street.
A string of Corvettes make their way down Lakewood Main Street.
Girl Scout Troop 525 was in the house.
Girl Scout Troop 525 was in the house.
Lakewood Ranch Troop 125 honors those who have given their life in defense of the country.
Lakewood Ranch Troop 125 honors those who have given their life in defense of the country.
The Rowlett Academy Strikers had those watching the parade dancing to the beat.
The Rowlett Academy Strikers had those watching the parade dancing to the beat.
Antique car lovers had their fill at the Tribute to Heroes Parade.
Antique car lovers had their fill at the Tribute to Heroes Parade.
The parade offered a bike decoration contest.
The parade offered a bike decoration contest.
It was a made scramble for candy all along Lakewood Main Street.
It was a made scramble for candy all along Lakewood Main Street.
Katelyn McIntyre, 3, Emma Morales, 2 and Brielle Hodges, 4, enjoy a pinwheel.
Katelyn McIntyre, 3, Emma Morales, 2 and Brielle Hodges, 4, enjoy a pinwheel.

 

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