Auburn holds annual Memorial Day parade

AUBURN -- Flags flew and sirens blew Monday morning as the city of Auburn celebrated the country's fallen troops.

Thousands of people lined Genesee Street to watch the city's Memorial Day parade. Almost 40 local organizations participated, including more than a dozen veteran and military groups.

Parade participants moved along Genesee Street, ending at the podium set up in front of Veterans Memorial Park. The Auburn Civic Band played patriotic marches in the park throughout the event.