Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade takes place despite damp conditions

Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of those participating in and those watching the Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade Monday. The parade started at Linden and Wyoming AVenues in West Pittston and proceeded south on Route 11 to St. Cecilia’s Church in Exeter.

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard lead the Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade along Wyoming Avenue Monday.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_PSD060417WestPittstonParade_1.jpgMembers of the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard lead the Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade along Wyoming Avenue Monday. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Aiden Sheperis of Exeter Boy Scout Troop 311 tosses candy during the Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_PSD060417WestPittstonParade_2.jpgAiden Sheperis of Exeter Boy Scout Troop 311 tosses candy during the Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Lily Krulack, 4, left, and Laila Kelly, 5, both of West Pittston, pick up candy thrown during the parade.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_PSD060417WestPittstonParade_3.jpgLily Krulack, 4, left, and Laila Kelly, 5, both of West Pittston, pick up candy thrown during the parade. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

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Members of West Pittston Boy Scout Troop 302 march in the Memorial Day Parade.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_PSD060417WestPittstonParade_5.jpgMembers of West Pittston Boy Scout Troop 302 march in the Memorial Day Parade. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Cousins Natalie Bauman, 4, of West Wyoming, left, and Briella DeLucca, 5, of Exeter, watch the Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_PSD060417WestPittstonParade_6.jpgCousins Natalie Bauman, 4, of West Wyoming, left, and Briella DeLucca, 5, of Exeter, watch the Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard lead the Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade along Wyoming Avenue Monday.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_Parade1.CMYK_.jpgMembers of the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard lead the Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade along Wyoming Avenue Monday. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Lily Krulack, 4, left, and Laila Kelly, 5, both of West Pittston, pick up candy thrown during the parade.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_Parade2.CMYK_.jpgLily Krulack, 4, left, and Laila Kelly, 5, both of West Pittston, pick up candy thrown during the parade. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Aiden Sheperis of Exeter Boy Scout Troop 311 tosses candy during the Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_Parade3.CMYK_.jpgAiden Sheperis of Exeter Boy Scout Troop 311 tosses candy during the Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Robery Vickery marches in the Exeter/ West Pittston Memorial Day Parade Monday.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_Parade4.CMYK_.jpgU.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Robery Vickery marches in the Exeter/ West Pittston Memorial Day Parade Monday. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Cousins Natalie Bauman, 4, of West Wyoming, left, and Briella DeLucca, 5, of Exeter, watch the Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_Parade5.CMYK_.jpgCousins Natalie Bauman, 4, of West Wyoming, left, and Briella DeLucca, 5, of Exeter, watch the Exeter/West Pittston Memorial Day Parade. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Members of West Pittston Boy Scout Troop 302 march in the Memorial Day Parade.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_Parade6.CMYK_.jpgMembers of West Pittston Boy Scout Troop 302 march in the Memorial Day Parade. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch