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Memorial Day Parade staged in Philadelphia

The Real ALM
30-05-2005, 16:47
Philadelphia, RSA (AP)-

Today, in commemoration of Memorial Day, President Featherston has ordered that a parade be held in Philadelphia. Featuring appearances by the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Pennsylvania Enlightened Guardians, the parade will commence at 12:00 Noon, and last for several hours.

President Featherston, commenting on the parade, said: "We must celebrate the sacrifices of our veterans, who died defending the American way, past and preesent. Be it the Old USA or the Reunited States, we fight still for life, liberty and property. God Bless their souls."

The parade is to begin at Independence Hall, and is to go around the whole of Philadelphia and its suburbs.