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Friday, February 3, 2012

St. Louis Iraq War parade may be the start of many more

St. Louis Iraq War parade prompts at least 10 other cities to consider doing the same
By Associated Press, Updated: Friday, February 3, 1:06 PM

ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis parade welcoming home Iraq War and other post-Sept. 11 veterans was such a hit that at least 10 other cities around the country are considering similar celebrations.

Organizers of the parade that drew an estimated 100,000 observers and 20,000 participants in St. Louis on Jan. 28 said Friday that they have been approached by people from Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Seattle, Tucson, Ariz., Nashville, Tenn., Greensboro, N.C., and Clinton, Iowa.
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