Overview

• The parade featured a new route and a scaled-down procession to avoid the site of the 2022 shooting.
• A Remembrance Ceremony included speeches, music, and poetry to honor the seven lives lost.
• Some community members chose alternative, quieter ways to mark the day, reflecting ongoing trauma.
• The alleged shooter recently backed out of a plea deal, affecting the community's sense of closure.
• Local leaders emphasized the importance of moving forward while remembering those impacted.