Bowie Memorial Day Parade 2010 in Pictures

More than 100 groups participated in one of the longest Bowie Memorial Day Parades in recent memory. Many groups arrived late, and several groups showed up to march that hadn't registered. Several politicians stopped to shake hands along the parade route, and the parade finally wrapped up three hours after the 11:00am start time. Stonybrook Drive was lined with spectators at the beginning of the parade, but many people didn't stay to the end.

Nearly 200 pictures from the parade can be seen on the Bowie Living Facebook page by clicking here.

Grand Marshal, Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Sierco. Sierco is a member of the Bowie High School class of 1990, and he graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1994. Sierco flew combat missions in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Bowie Mayor G. Fred Robinson hands out candy. Bowie Mayor Pro Tem Jimmy Marcos can be seen in the background.

Veterans Ed McDonald (left) and Sam Harris (right)

American Legion Disney-Bell Post 66

American Legion

Bolivian dance group Pachamama participates in the parade every year.

House Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. This girl wandered away from her family, and Hoyer escorted her back.

New World Bilingual Institute

Raices de Bolivia

Prince George's County Executive candidate Rushern Baker. Many 2010 candidates marched in the parade.

Bowie Volunteer Fire Department

Tinkus Wayrus