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| Memorial Day Parade |
Today as a group we went to watch the Lansingburgh Memorial Day Parade. We split up into groups of twos to watch the parade and talk to the people around us. I noticed this parade was very family oriented. Most people watching the parade had young children with them and their was many couples. One woman I spoke with grew up in Lansingburgh and looks forward to the parade every year. She now lives in down town Albany. She said "Summer does not officially start until my family and I see the parade." This just shows the importance of the parade to those in the community. This photo shows children walking with soldiers holding a sign. This shows that the parade is a kid oriented event and children are encouraged to participate.
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| Band in the Memorial Day Parade |
Before going to the parade, we discussed in the classroom the history of memorial day parades and more specifically the Lansingburgh Memorial Day Parade. One interesting point was a lot of the participates were Irish. These picture displays students in a band that is an Irish style.
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"Freedom Express" Lansingburgh Memorial Day Parade
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The picture above shows a tractor trailer that was honoring soldiers that have died in war. When this vehicle went by it was very emotional because it was playing an patriotic song. I know many people including myself were touched by what they saw and herd. This piece in the parade was great because it really hit home to people and really emphasized what the Memorial Day is about. The parade overall was really exciting to watch. The kids all around were excited too. Then after the parade we went to a small ice cream shop called snow man. They had excellent ice cream! Thank you again Sharon for buying! :D
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