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The Kaiser Permanente float was one of many participating in the 131st Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., in January. Organizers have canceled the 2021 event, citing health and safety risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

Organizers Nix 2021 Rose Parade, Its First Cancellation Since WWII

Jul 15, 2020
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association is canceling the 132nd Rose Parade because of the coronavirus pandemic, but is still tentatively planning for the Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
An employee with the city of Montgomery, Ohio lowers a wooden pergola onto a flatbed trailer. It will be transformed into a patriotic park scene with bunting, banners and flags. Many participants in the reverse parade are repurposing previous years' floa

This Reverse Parade Will Allow July Fourth Revelry From A Social Distance

Jun 30, 2020
The pandemic pushed one community in suburban Cincinnati to get creative about its July Fourth festivities.
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The Two-Way
Fans line Benjamin Franklin Parkway before the Super Bowl victory parade for the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday in Philadelphia.

Eagles Parade: Philly Celebrates Its Super Bowl Win As Only Philly Can

Feb 08, 2018
The line at the Wawa near the Rocky steps stretched around the block by 6 a.m.
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The Salt
<em>Pasta Con Sarde</em> is a spaghetti dish made with anchovies and sprinkled with breadcrumbs, which symbolize sawdust — a tribute to Joseph's career as a carpenter. Frosted white lamb cakes are also traditional.

Move Over, St. Patrick: St. Joseph's Feast Is When Italians Parade

Mar 18, 2017
The wearing of the red honors the patron saint of Sicily. But the real celebrating centers around extravagant altars filled with traditional food, religious symbols and tributes to loved ones.
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Holiday Parade In Downtown LV Attracts Thousands

Jan 16, 2017

One of the nation’s most popular Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parades was held in downtown Las Vegas this morning, with thousands of people on hand to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

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Around the Nation
Volunteers learn how to handle balloons for the upcoming Thanksgiving Day parade in Detroit.

Up, Up And Away: Balloon School For Parade Newbies

Nov 24, 2015
Balloons are a mainstay of Thanksgiving Day parades across the nation. It takes skill, strength and teamwork to control those helium-filled bags of fun — that's exactly what balloon school is for.
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