Aspinwall observes Memorial Day with memorial service, parade
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Hundreds of people celebrated Memorial Day by participating or attending Aspinwall’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 30, 2022.
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A horse and buggy were part of the festivities during Aspinwall’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, 2022.
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The Fox Chapel Area High School Color Guard put on a display during the Aspinwall Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 30,2022.
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A lion mascot for Lions Clubs International waves to the crowd as it rides through Aspinwall during the borough’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, 2022.
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A snazzy Thunderbird convertable was among dozens of antique cars that wound their way through Aspinwall as participants in the borough’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30,2022.
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Baton twirlers sparkled in their sequined outfits as they participated in Aspinwall’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30,2022.
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Mascots got to ride on an Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department truck during Aspinwall’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30,2022.
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Girl Scouts marched in Aspinwall’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30,2022.
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Engine 1 of the Blawnox Volunteer Fire Company gets a wave from the crowd during Aspinwall’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, 2022.
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It would not be a Memorial Day Parade in Aspinwall without kids riding their bikes. These riders participated in the borough’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 30,2022.
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Hundreds of people celebrated Memorial Day and participated in parade in Aspinwall on Monday, May 30,2022. Mike Magliocca (middle) from Pittsburgh Firefighters Memorial Pipe Band conducts the last practice with his team members before the parade.
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An antique car captures the crowd’s attendion during Aspinwall’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, 2022.
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Military members representing the branches of the armed services lead off Aspinwall’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, presenting the colors.
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Military vehicles participated in the Aspinwall Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30,2022.
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The Fox Chapel Area High School Band along with the color guard and cheerleaders marched in the 2022 Aspinwall Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 30, 2022.
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Members of the Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department march in formation during Aspinwall’s Memorial Day Parade on May 30, 2022.
Musicians march in Aspinwall’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 30,2022.
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An honor guard representing different branches of the armed forces participates in a memorial service for fallen veterans at the Aspinwall veterans memorial outside the Aspinwall American Legion Post 77 on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022.
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Master Sgt. Michael Broker salutes fallen veterans at the Aspinwall veterans memorial outside Aspinwall American Legion Post 77 on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022.
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Master Sgt. Michael Broker prepares to place a wreath honoring fallen veterans at the veterans memorial outside the Aspinwall American Legion Post 77 on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022.
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John “Jack” Lovey receives a 60-year award as a member of Aspinwall American Legion Post 77 from Commander William Jakovac during Memorial Day ceremonies on May 30, 2022 in Aspinwall. Lovey celebrated his 60th anniversary two years ago, but the award presentation was postponed due to the covid epidemic.
Hundreds of people took part in Aspinwall’s Memorial Day activities on May 30, which included a memorial ceremony outside American Legion Post 77 on Commercial Avenue and a parade.
Weather couldn’t have been better for the event with bright sun and almost cloudless skies.
The parade returned after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic.
Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, the Fox Chapel Area High School Band, re-enactors and antique cars took part, as did the Aspinwall, Blawnox, Sharpsburg and the Floral Park volunteer fire departments plus Foxwall EMS. The parade ended with dozens of kids riding their bikes.
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