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Lauren, 8, and Makayla Gay, 16, watch the annual Blossomtime Parade on Saturday afternoon May 27, 2017, in downtown Bellingham, Wash. Makayla says she was with the Squalicum High School Band and wanted to watch the rest of the parade with her family after finishing the route. Thousands lined the route under blue skies to enjoy the hour an half long parade. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)