Thousands Attend Memorial Day Parade to Honor Soldiers Who Fought and Died for America

20th Annual National Memorial Day Parade honors sacrifices

By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — Thousands of spectators lined Constitution Avenue in the nation’s capital on Monday for the 20th annual National Memorial Day Parade, many waving miniature American flags as performers passed by.  People from across the country came together to enjoy the country’s largest Memorial Day commemoration and to pay tribute to the approximately 1.3 million military service members who made the ultima…

Thousands attend Memorial Day parade to honor soldiers who fought and died for America

Thousands showed up for the annual Memorial Day parade in Downtown D.C. on Monday to honor soldiers who have fought and died for America.

20th Annual National Memorial Day Parade Honors Sacrifices

WASHINGTON—Thousands of spectators lined Constitution Avenue in the nation’s capital on May 26 for the 20th annual National Memorial Day Parade, many waving miniature American flags as performers passed by. People from across the country came together to enjoy the country’s largest Memorial Day commemoration and to pay tribute to the approximately 1.3 million military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. Before the action began, musi…

'Remember what the day is all about': Thousands continue tradition at Kenmore Memorial Day Parade

For many families the Kenmore Memorial Day Parade is a tradition. "I used to come with my parents in the 50's," said Navy veteran John Peterson. "It's a great event." Peterson has continued the tradition through the generations of his family with his children and grandchildren. "Both of my sons, their wives and four grandkids," said Peterson, sitting in the front of the parade. "I've lost family members that were veterans, so it means an awful l…

National Memorial Day Parade marks 20 years in nation’s capital

Bands played, soldiers marched and vintage military vehicles rolled down Constitution Avenue to mark the 20th National Memorial Day Parade on Monday in Washington.

Many Attend Findlay’s Memorial Day Parade

Findlay’s Memorial Day Parade was held on Monday. People lined both sides of West Main Cross Street as the parade made its way from downtown to Maple Grove Cemetery. At the cemetery, a service was held at the War Memorial to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. You can see video of the parade below. .errordiv { padding:10px; margin:10px; border: 1px solid #555555;color: #000000;background-color: #f8f8f8; width:500px; }#advanced_ifr…