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As the color guards and marching band made their way down Lafayette Street, intersections were closed to vehicle traffic and dozens of police officers cleared the street on horse, car and bicycle.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
In Long Beach, Forest Lawn, a cemetery park built in 1921, held a Memorial Day observance on Monday morning that featured a keynote address, patriotic music, invocation, ceremonial wreath presentation, the Pledge of Allegiance, a color guard, and a presidential proclamation.
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Daily News,
25 May 2026
The parade will feature a color guard, local veterans, youth Scouting organizations and the Geneva High School marching band, according to a press release.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2026
Escorted by a color guard and motorcycle squadron, the impressive procession moved slowly toward the National Archives Building, crowds lining the streets to watch.
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Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
In Long Beach, Forest Lawn, a cemetery park built in 1921, held a Memorial Day observance on Monday morning that featured a keynote address, patriotic music, invocation, ceremonial wreath presentation, the Pledge of Allegiance, a color guard, and a presidential proclamation.
—
Daily News,
25 May 2026
The parade will feature a color guard, local veterans, youth Scouting organizations and the Geneva High School marching band, according to a press release.
—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2026
Escorted by a color guard and motorcycle squadron, the impressive procession moved slowly toward the National Archives Building, crowds lining the streets to watch.
—
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for color guard
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“Color guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20guard. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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