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Big Crowds Turn Out For Fairfield's Memorial Day Parade

FAIRFIELD, Conn. - The town of Fairfield held its annual Memorial Day parade Monday morning, honoring the men and women who have given their lives in service to our country.

Red, white and blue take center stage, as marchers carry a giant flag at Monday's Memorial Day parade in Fairfield.

Red, white and blue take center stage, as marchers carry a giant flag at Monday's Memorial Day parade in Fairfield.

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Members of the armed forces carry flags at Monday's parade.

Members of the armed forces carry flags at Monday's parade.

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Boy Scouts salute members of the parade as they march.

Boy Scouts salute members of the parade as they march.

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A group of Little Leaguers watches the Memorial Day parade.

A group of Little Leaguers watches the Memorial Day parade.

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An Army veteran watches the parade in Fairfield.

An Army veteran watches the parade in Fairfield.

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The Tomlinson Middle School Band marches in Monday's parade.

The Tomlinson Middle School Band marches in Monday's parade.

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The Ukrainian American Club of Southport marches in Monday's parade.

The Ukrainian American Club of Southport marches in Monday's parade.

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A group from the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club marches in Monday's Fairfield parade.

A group from the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club marches in Monday's Fairfield parade.

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Kids on one of the floats at Monday's parade.

Kids on one of the floats at Monday's parade.

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Members of the Fairfield Police Department are on hand -- on bikes -- at the parade.

Members of the Fairfield Police Department are on hand -- on bikes -- at the parade.

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Two girls show their patriotism in the parade.

Two girls show their patriotism in the parade.

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Members of the Fairfield Fire Department get ready to join the parade.

Members of the Fairfield Fire Department get ready to join the parade.

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One of the floats at Monday's parade.

One of the floats at Monday's parade.

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This year's parade commemorated the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.

The marshals for this year's parade were Rolf Marx, Alvin Overton, and Joe Dondero.

Probate Judge Daniel Caruso was the Master of Ceremonies, and Joseph Bender was Parade Chairman as red, white and blue filled the streets of Fairfield.

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