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Hundreds in Toronto Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Spread of Spiritual Practice Falun Gong

Hundreds of Falun Gong adherents commemorated the 30th anniversary of the spreading of the spiritual practice around the world with dance and music performances and a large parade through downtown Toronto on May 7. Several prominent political and community leaders joined the celebration and voiced support for the practice, which is based on meditative exercises…


Kim Jong Un Calls for Stronger Military as Nuclear Test Work ‘Well Underway’

SEOUL—North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on the country’s military to “bolster up their strength in every way to annihilate the enemy,” state media reported on Friday, as new satellite imagery showed increased preparations for a possible nuclear test. Kim made the remarks during photo sessions with troops, state media broadcasters, and others involved…


New Year’s Rose Parade Marches on Despite COVID-19 Surge

PASADENA, Calif.—A year after New Year’s Day passed without a Rose Parade due to the coronavirus pandemic, marching bands and floral floats took to the streets again to celebrate the arrival of 2022. The 133rd edition of the Pasadena, California, tradition on Saturday featured actor LeVar Burton as grand marshal, 20 bands, 18 equestrian units,…


Christmas Parade Reignites the American Spirit in a Delaware Town

ELSMERE, Del.—Santa Claus made an appearance in Elsmere, Delaware, bringing the holiday spirit back to town with him after going through the pandemic. After a hiatus in 2020 because of COVID-19, the 26th annual Elsmere Christmas Parade returned on Dec. 12. It included dignitaries, bands, marching units, dance units, floats, fire departments, police departments, and…


First Visit Philadelphia Holiday Parade Overwhelmed the City After Pandemic

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—On the evening of Dec. 4, Philadelphia held its first Visit Philadelphia Holiday Parade to celebrate all of winter‘s holidays, including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, and Chinese New Year. Because of the pandemic, Philadelphia did not hold any major holiday parades last year. Both the participants and visitors were excited to join the…


Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania Honors Veterans With Parade

A grand Veterans Day parade was held in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 13, to honor veterans who have served and sacrificed their lives for the country. Several military units, marching bands, musical groups, string bands, drum teams, and antique cars graced the borough’s streets to celebrate the day. The parade started on 10th Street…


Philadelphia Honors Veterans With Return of Parade

PHILADELPHIA—Philadelphians celebrated the city’s 7th Annual Veterans Parade and Festival to honor the brave men and women who have served in this nation’s armed forces. It was clear and sunny on Nov. 7, 2021, as the streets of downtown Philadelphia were lined with crowds of veterans, their family members, and thousands of their supporters, many…


San Francisco’s Italian Heritage Parade Resumes, Bringing a Weekend of Festivities

SAN FRANCISCO—People in San Francisco held the city’s annual Italian Heritage Parade in person this year to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the Italian community. On Oct. 10, colorful floats, cars flying the Italian flag, lively dancers, marching bands, and Italian and Italian-American dignitaries started at Fisherman’s Wharf, made their way along Columbus Avenue,…


Parade of Penguins Strut Their Stuff in Pittsburgh

If this does not put a smile on your face, nothing will. These penguins are so adorable!


‘One Last Ride’: Biker Lost in Tragic Accident Gets Coffin Side-Car, Escorted to Funeral by 100 Bikers

A popular young biker who died at age 35 was given “one last ride” as he made his final journey in a glass hearse sidecar—escorted by dozens of motorcyclists. Dad-of-two Nick Bennell was killed following a tragic crash involving multiple vehicles on the A448 in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, on Aug. 18. Following his death, his sister…