157th Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade triumphs over rain, draws thousands to Bay Ridge * Brooklyn Paper
Briefly

Brooklyn's Memorial Day Parade, a long-standing tradition dating back to 1867, honors around 55,000 veterans annually, surviving challenges such as potential cancellation in 2011.
Originally held along Eastern Parkway, the parade has been in Bay Ridge for the last 30 years, drawing crowds despite rainy weather and featuring flag raisings, wreath layings, and a 21-gun salute.
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