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Petitioning For A Gay-Inclusive St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Huffington Post | Glennisha Morgan | Posted 03.08.2013 | Gay Voices
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A Massachusetts Senate candidate is circulating an online petition asking South Boston officials to push for an all-inclusive St. Patrick’s Day Para...

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2012

AP | TOM HAYS | Posted 01.21.2013 | New York
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NEW YORK — Victims of Superstorm Sandy in New York and elsewhere in the Northeast were comforted Thursday by kinder weather, free holiday meals ...

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WATCH: Kate The WASP Goes To The Puerto Rican Day Parade

Posted 06.13.2012 | Comedy
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The annual Puerto Rican Day Parade is a time-honored New York City tradition as much as it's vaguely confusing for many of the city's inhabitants. Esp...

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Making a Difference: The World of Giving Making a Memorable Memorial Day

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 07.23.2012 | Impact
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Lisa M. Dietlin

For many of us, it seems that Memorial Day may have lost some of its meaning. But there are some things you can do to change this that are relatively easy.

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Your Turn: Parades

Posted 03.09.2012 | Women
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We live on the park in New York, where there seems to be a parade at least a few times a month, for every nationality that there is. Have you ever mar...

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How Fat Is Fat Tuesday? [GRAPHIC]

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 02.21.2012 | Business
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Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, may be celebrated by young and old, drunk and sober, but when it comes to economic impact, the celebration's moniker is no...

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Chicago Rolls Back First Amendment Rights

Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston | Posted 03.20.2012 | Chicago
Read More: Protest Ordinance, Chicago City Council, Internet, Rahm Emanuel, Nato, Free Speech, Chicago, G-8, Parades, Ben Franklin, Chicago News
Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston

Recently the City Council voted to approve Mayor Emanuel's new protest ordinance. These restrictions are not only excessive, but they will also serve to prevent citizens from protesting and exercising their civil liberties.

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PHOTOS: Colorful Mexican Folk Art In Alebrijes Parade

Huffington Post | Chris C. Anderson | Posted 01.06.2012 | Latino Voices
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Last weekend Mexico City residents and art lovers watched as a parade of fantastic creatures wandered the streets. Since 2007 the Museo de Arte Pop...

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Share Your Patriotism: Ways To Give Back On Independence Day

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 09.02.2011 | Impact
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Lisa M. Dietlin

The Founders made a difference and every day since Americans have found a way to do the same. What will you do this Independence Day Holiday to make a difference?

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Michael McLaughlin

Beauties And The Beach: Behind The Sequins And Sand At The Mermaid Parade (PHOTOS)

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McLaughlin | Posted 11.15.2011 | Weird News
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The Mermaid Parade in New York City's Coney Island is like a cross between Mardi Gras and Christmas: The huge crowd wears wild and outrageous costumes...

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A Canadian Summer: Nothing but Festivals

Marcello Arrambide | Posted 05.25.2011 | Travel
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Marcello Arrambide

It is no surprise that Canadians love to get out and play after the Canadian shield freezes them in the winter. I have never been to a country that is so balanced when it comes to work and play.

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WATCH: At The 'Phil Collins Day' Parade

Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
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Apparently, this actually happened. Tuesday was Phil Collins Day, didn't you know? Well 250 parade marchers in Greenpoint, Brooklyn sure took t...

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Parties! Parades! 23 Great Halloween Events In Town

Huffington Post | Grace Green | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
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You can put it off no longer -- Halloween is here! If you aren't able to take a spooky trip to Sleepy Hollow this weekend and you're not quite prepare...

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The Everyday Patriot

Tom Morris | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Nationalism, 4th of July, Independence Day, Patriotism, July 4th, Parades, Fourth of July, Fireworks, Patriotic, Healthy Living News
Tom Morris

Take action, do something good, and by your deeds as well as your words, you can live the patriotic spirit every day. This is one great reminder of the holiday we've just experienced, and the mindset it helps us to celebrate.

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Two Parades. Two Coasts. One Hope.

Karen Bass | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Karen Bass

Just as Martin Luther King's dream could not have endured if it was his alone, President Obama's hope and promise can't endure if we don't help shoulder the burden.

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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Starts (VIDEO)

AP | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
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Scroll down for video NEW YORK - The 82nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began winding its way through Manhattan streets under sunny skies on ...

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