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

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Vet Friends, Letters to Soldiers, Philanthropy, Gary Sinise Foundation, Operation Homefront, Charity, Memorial Day, Pbs, Joe Montegna, Wounded Warrior Project, Gary Sinise, Parades, Making a Difference, Veterans, M.a.D., Impact News

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

Read More: Marlo Thomas, Video, Columbus Day Parade, St. Patrick's Day, Columbus Day, St. Patrick's Day Parade, Parades, Your Turn, Marching in Parades, Women News

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

Read More: New Orleans, Carnival, Fat Tuesday, Tulane University, Thanksgiving, Floats, Parades, King Cakes, Catholic, mint.com, Lent, Mardi Gras, Beads, Gulf Coast, Pancakes, Video, Business News

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

Read More: Protest Ordinance, Chicago City Council, Internet, Rahm Emanuel, Nato, Free Speech, Chicago, G-8, Parades, Ben Franklin, Chicago News

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

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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

Read More: Raising Money, Microsoft, Chicago, July 4th, Beyonce, Philanthropy, Community, Hudson River, Soldiers, Fireworks, Parades, New York, Charity, Macys, Old Navy, Seattle, Making a Difference, Independence Day, Military, Picnics, Starbucks, Brad Paisley, Impact News

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

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McLaughlin | Posted 11.15.2011

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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

Read More: Things to Do in Canada, Parades, Festivals, Toronto Festivals, Canada Festivals, Canada, Travel News

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

Read More: Jokes, Parade Floats, Brooklyn Irony, Brooklyn, NY Around Town, Phil Collins Day, Parades, Genesis, Phil Collins, Absurdity, Comedy, Video, New York News

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

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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

Read More: Nationalism, 4th of July, Independence Day, Patriotism, July 4th, Parades, Fourth of July, Fireworks, Patriotic, Healthy Living News

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

Read More: African-American, Civil Rights Movement, Obama's Inauguration, California, Elizabeth Alexander, Obama Inauguration, Martin Luther King Jr., Parades, Barack Obama Inauguration, ?I Have a Dream? Speech, California State Assembly, Los Angeles, Barack Obama, Aretha Franklin, Obama Inauguration Aretha Franklin, Politics, Eyes on the Prize, Dreams, Kingdom Day Parade, Martin Luther King, San Francisco Chronicle, Martin Luther King Day, Pride, African-Americans, African Americans, Politics News

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

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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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