Stoneman Willie, as he is known, was a legend in Reading, where his remains were on display for generations. On Saturday, the city revealed his real name and gave him a proper send-off.
Tag: Parades
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Facing Cancellation, Halloween Dog Festival Gets a Formal Parade Route
Organizers of the annual parade in New York’s Tompkins Square Park nearly canceled the event over permitting and funding issues. Now it’s back and bigger than ever.
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Brooklyn Celebrates J’Ouvert and West Indian American Day Parade
People filled Eastern Parkway to celebrate Caribbean culture at the annual J’Ouvert celebration and the West Indian American Day Parade.
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NYPD Will Use Drones to Monitor Labor Day Celebrations
The Police Department will send them up in Brooklyn to keep an eye on everything from major parades to backyard barbecues.
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A Solemn Walk Through Highland Park One Year After Parade Massacre
Residents of the Chicago suburb marched down Central Avenue as they do every Fourth of July. But this was no parade.