With the sun shining and a breeze in the air, residents of Avon lined both sides of Detroit Road on Memorial Day to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
Hundreds in attendance, from young to old, watched and applauded as local groups from throughout the community entertained the crowd.
The Avon High school marching band and the Avon Lake Irish Heritage Pipe Band provided music for the crowd as many of the other groups tossed candy and treats to spectators.
At the conclusion of the parade, the Avon Veterans of Foreign Wars post 7035 held a brief ceremony at the Avon Center.
During the ceremony, gave a speech titled "My Hero", the Avon VFW performed a 21-gun salute, and members of the Avon high school marching band closed out the event with "Echo Taps".
Ceremonies were also held at Resthaven Memory Gardens and Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception as well.
