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Port Chester Parades for Memorial Day

Before firing up their grills, Port Chester residents gathered at Westchester Avenue Monday for a Memorial Day parade.

Gail Rothweiler, Neighbor
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Firefighters, cheerleaders, students and veterans honored America's fallen heroes on Monday with a Memorial Day parade.

After gathering at the war memorial on Westchester Avenue at 11 a.m. for a ceremony, local groups paraded downtown at noon, showing pride in their country and village.

Click the photos to view a gallery of today's parade.

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