On Friday, April 8, 2005, the "Heroes Parade" and rally honored Maine's soldiers and veterans in Portland.

Live Parade Blog MaineToday.com staff covered the parade and rally live with written, audio and photo reports.
Looks like that's it
Folks are streaming out of Monument Square. And right behind them are the street sweepers. Now that's efficiency. Have a good weekend, everyone.... more
[MaineToday.com 04/08/05]
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Parade Photos Portland Press Herald staff photographers covered the parade and rally.
Thousands turned out to honor their heroes Friday, April 8, 2005, in Portland. See parade photos (12 images)

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News Coverage From the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram

Saluting troops and Patriots, too
The Patriots have won New England's heart, but Friday was more about those who wear military uniforms.

Champs praise patriots who 'protect this house'
The six football heroes on hand Friday helped to swell the crowd, but they tipped their hats to the military folks.

'It came from the heart of the people'
Heroes, Patriots bask in crowd's emotional tribute. Reader Comments: Did you attend the Maine Heroes Parade?

30,000 cheer for their heroes
A show of pride and support for jobs well done.

Wearing uniforms, and huge smiles
For Maine soldiers just back from Iraq, Friday's parade makes the return home even sweeter.

A day to give unsung heroes their due
Portland's streets will fill today with patriotism and Patriots in a proud tribute to service and sacrifice.
[ Portland Press Herald , April 8, 2005]

Portland spectacle verges on 'historic'
AUGUSTA -- Maine National Guard officials aren't really sure how many of their 1,100-1,200 soldiers who have been stationed overseas since the start of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will show up for Portland's Heroes Parade this afternoon.
[ Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel , April 8, 2005]

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