ARLINGTON – American Legion Post 76 leads Arlington in the traditional Memorial Day parade on Olympic Avenue downtown, with a ceremony later at Arlington Cemetery.

Crowds lining the parade route waved small patriotic flags and clapped for participants that included military veterans, first responders, the the high school marching band, ROTC, boy scouts, girl scouts, cub scout troops and others.

Coordinators raised the flag in Legion Park, and later followed suit during a somber ceremony in Arlington Cemetery to honor fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives in service to their nation and the community.