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Lufkin Veteran's Day Parade Brings Tears and Remembrance

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:29:26 +0000

I’m glad I went to the Veteran’s Day parade in downtown Lufkin on Saturday. The 9th annual event was full of traditional pomp and circumstance, but rightfully so, with the emphasis on those who served and are currently serving our country. My daddy spent only four years in the Marine Corps, in Korea, but to [...]

2012 Veterans Day Parades in Lufkin and Nacogdoches

Andree Valentine — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:38:34 +0000

This year the Veteran’s Day parades in Lufkin and Nacogdoches will be held on the same day – Saturday, November 10. In Nacogdoches, the parade will start at 11:00 a.m. and will originate from T.J.R. Elementary School and wind through the brick streets of downtown. For more information call: 936-560-7772 In Lufkin, the Annual Veteran’s [...]

10 Wonderfully Nostalgic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Moments [VIDEOS]

Nick Nadel — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:42:39 +0000

For kids of all ages, the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade means one thing: awesome floats. And no time were they more awesome than during the '80s and '90s.

Whether it's lavish spectacles that bring cherished childhood favorites (He-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog) to life or guest appearances from stars like The Backstreet Boys and ALF, parade floats from years past provide a nostalgic window to a simpler, more Dolph Lundgren-filled time.

Mardi Gras 2011 in New Orleans

Danny Merrell — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:33:00 +0000

Thousands of revelers turned out for Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans on Monday and Tuesday, including celebrities like recent Oscar-winner Melissa Leo, actress Jennifer Coolidge, and creator of “The Wire” and the NOLA-set “Treme” David Simon.