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Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade draws large crowd
Bystander: 'It's just ... everything'
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Morgan Freeman, 6, left, waves an American flag and Symiah Hill lifts up a portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. while riding in the Baby Grand Studio car Monday during the 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.
A chilly wind did not stop Statesboro from celebrating with style Monday as a parade commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. drew crowds that lined the city's main streets. In spite of the icy breeze, the sun was bright, and an atmosphere of excitement and pride was evident as bystanders called out to parade participants who walked or rode past. Brightly colored floats with inspirational messages such as "Towards a Just Society," "Follow His Dream" and "A Future of Hope" followed marching bands, church groups and antique cars, with a few beauty queens and politicians waving at the crowd.
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