NEWSBellevue-Dayton Memorial Day ParadeThe Dayton (Kentucky) Civic Club hoists a large American flag during the 86th annual Bellevue-Dayton Memorial Day Parade along Fairfield Avenue. As they walk, they raise the flag when they pass veterans, which creates a constant wave. Someone always steps out to shake the veteran's hand. The group has been carrying the flag for about ten years.The Enquirer/Liz DufourVeterans ride along Fairfield Avenue in Bellevue during the 86th annual Bellevue-Dayton Memorial Day Parade.The Enquirer/Liz DufourSiblings (from left) Grace Kamphaus, 10, Elizabeth, 9, and Emma, 5, dive for candy. The family is from Westwood.The Enquirer/Liz DufourChris Olliges of Bellevue, a 15-year veteran with the Air Force, holds his nephew, Evan White, 11 months. Despite the rain, hundreds turned out to celebrate the annual event.The Enquirer/Liz DufourThere was lots of hand waving and candy tossed.The Enquirer/Liz DufourAn old-fashioned fire truck takes part in the parade. Memorial Day, which was originally called Decoration Day, started after the Civil War to honor our fallen soldiers.The Enquirer/Liz DufourBrayden Bacon, 3, of Bellevue watches the parade.The Enquirer/Liz DufourCaroline Thomason, 4, of Independence grabs for candy thrown during the parade.The Enquirer/Liz DufourNo parade is complete without the Shrine Clowns.The Enquirer/Liz DufourIrvin Bacon of Alexandria makes his way down Fairfield Avenue with his horse Freddie. He went from one side of the street to the other, greeting young and old.The Enquirer/Liz Dufour