Mount Vernon NewsJune 1, 2010 Image Gallery

The Danville High School Marching Band got drenched, but carried on in the Danville Memorial Day parade on Monday.  (George Breithaupt )

In spite of a forecast for rain and lightning, a large crowd gathered for the memorial Day Parade in Danville.  (George Breithaupt )

Even though the post-parade Memorial Day ceremony at Danville Memorial park was canceled because of heavy rain and lightning, local Scouts carried out their traditional raising and lowering of the American flag to half-staff, to honor veterans who died serving their country.  (George Breithaupt )

The Danville Memorial Day parade parade came down Market street as usual, starting about 20 minutes early to try to beat the predicted rain. The rain came and shortened the parade.  (George Breithaupt )

Parade onlookers found whatever shelter they could when the Danville Memorial Day parade was rained out on Monday.  (George Breithaupt )

High winds along with heavy rain caused local Scouts to struggle with their flag in the Danville Memorial Day parade on Monday.  (George Breithaupt )

Veterans from American Legion Post 650 led the rain-shortened Memorial Day Parade in Danville on Monday.  (George Breithaupt)

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