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Portsmouth Pauses for Memorial Day

Thousands honored U.S. veterans during ceremonies today.

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Thousands honored U.S. veterans today during Portsmouth's annual Memorial Day parade.

The parade, sponsored by the Central Veterans Council, wove downtown. There was a memorial service at Albacore Park, among other locations.

Click on the Vine video above for a quick look at the parade.

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