Nation Feb 23 Powered by motorized recliners, these Mardi Gras revelers are ready to roll on Mardi Gras is back in New Orleans for the first time in two years. Some of the parades' newest members are the Laissez Boys, which entertain the crowd from the comfort of motorized recliners. By Roby Chavez
Nation Sep 14 Macy's plans smaller but camera-ready Thanksgiving parade A Macy's Thanksgiving parade reimagined for the coronavirus pandemic will feature floats, performers and giant balloons along a one-block stretch of 34th Street in front of the retailer's flagship Manhattan store, Macy's officials announced Monday. By Karen Matthews, Associated Press
Nation Nov 27 Wind could ground big balloons in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade New York City’s big Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place Thursday amid strong winds that could potentially ground the giant character balloons, which have caused mishaps and injuries in the past when gusts have blown them off course. By Michael Sisak, Associated Press
Nation Mar 11 Gay veterans permitted to march in Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade Gay and transgender U.S. military veterans will be allowed to participate in the city of Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade next weekend. By Michael D. Regan
Jun 26 New York City celebrates gay pride with jubilant march By Omar Etman Thousands of marchers were expected to participate in the celebration, which organizers said would likely be the largest held. Continue reading
Jan 26 Photos: Obama takes in India's grand Republic Day parade By Muneeza Naqvi, Associated Press NEW DELHI -- President Barack Obama on Monday took in a grand display of Indian military hardware, marching bands and elaborately dressed camels, becoming the first American leader to be honored as chief guest at India's annual Republic Day festivities. Continue reading
Sep 03 Charlotte Labor Day Parade By Tom LeGro Local and regional labor organizations marched in the Charlotte Labor Day Parade from Pearl Street Park to Marshall Park. Continue reading
Sep 03 Final Preparations for the Democratic National Convention By Tom LeGro Monday in Charlotte, N.C., saw the Labor Day Parade, CarolinaFest, heavy rain and final preparations for the Democratic National Convention, which begins Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 02 Lehrer Honored With Marine Corps Parade Jim Lehrer was honored in late August at a parade in Washington hosted by Gen. James Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps. Lehrer, whose father was a Marine, served with his brother in the Third Marine Division in the Far… Continue reading