WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport residents came from every corner of town on a bright and sunny Monday morning to claim a spot along the sidewalk for the annual Memorial Day Parade.
The theme of this year's parade in Westport is remembering Prisoners of War and Missing in Action, as reflected in the flags.
Photo Credit: Cheyenne HaslettThe parade's grand marshal, Leonard Fisher, a World War II veteran, waves from a convertible.
Photo Credit: Cheyenne HaslettThis float commemorates the Vietnam Memorial Wall and the soldiers lost in that war.
Photo Credit: Cheyenne HaslettWestport students celebrate the many meanings of freedom.
Photo Credit: Cheyenne HaslettResidents from all walks of life take part in the Memorial Day parade in Westport.
Photo Credit: Cheyenne HaslettCheerleaders hand out flags along the parade route in Westport.
Photo Credit: Cheyenne HaslettKids wave from a giant truck from the fire department.
Photo Credit: Cheyenne HaslettMarchers step off in the Westport Memorial Day parade.
Photo Credit: Cheyenne HaslettA brightly colored jeep leads soccer players along the parade route.
Photo Credit: Cheyenne HaslettThis truck offered a bit of green in the sea of red, white and blue on Memorial Day.
Photo Credit: Cheyenne HaslettThe Cheetahs fill this truckbed in the Westport Memorial Day parade.
Photo Credit: Cheyenne HaslettThe Westport police make a statement with their vehicle.
Photo Credit: Cheyenne HaslettThe crowds were spread from Saugatuck Elementary School on Riverside Avenue to the Parker Harding Plaza.
This year’s theme was remembering Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA). The marchers included veterans, officials, marching bands, kids, cheerleaders, floats and a variety of vehicles.
Check out the parade by clicking through the photos at right.
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