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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Start of the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    James Johnson and his daughter Karis Johnson, 4, watch the Providence High School Band, which was this year's Honor Band for the parade, at the Square at the start of the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Members of the Ashe County High School Husky Vanguard Band carry a giant flag in front of the band at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Maraianna Berry, 6, has her hat fall off as she plays her horn with Armaan Brady, 3, at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Penelope the Carolina Clown (one of the Carolina Clowns in this year's parade) high-fives Janashia Culp, 7, at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Parade scene at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Rickie Berens displays his Olympic swimming medals at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Drills of Hope drum major Roderiquez Simmons performs at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    The Providence High School Band, which was this year's Honor Band for the parade, at the start of the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Children watch the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Tracy Whaley greets the crowd from his horse at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Start of the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Members of the River Oaks Academy band perform at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Floats at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Antique firetrucks at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    The Garinger high band performs at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    The East Burke High School band performs at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Members of the Providence High School Band, which was this year's Honor Band for the parade, play at the start of the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Marie Ball and Janice Evans of the Golen Girls at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Santa waves to the crowd at the 65th annual Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade, which ran up Tryon St. from 10th St. to Stonewall St. Grand marshal was CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison, and Olympic gold medalist (and Charlotte native) Ricky Berens was a parade celebrity. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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