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Participation of Virgin Islands in Biden's Virtual Inaugural Parade to Include Baton Twirlers, Street Parade, Steel Drum and More

Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett and the Presidential Inaugural Committee on Monday announced participants in a virtual ‘Parade Across America’ set for January 20 at 3:15 p.m. ET. The parade, which is said to feature "diverse, dynamic performances in communities in all 50 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands," will celebrate America’s heroes and highlight the diversity, heritage, and resilience of the country, according to a release issued by Ms. Plaskett's office. “I want to thank Governor Albert Bryan, Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte and Assistant Director of the Division of Festivals Shamari Haynes, along with the participants from the Virgin Islands for working so diligently with my office to make this historic event an even more meaningful one," said Ms. Plaskett. "As a nation, we are strengthened by our respect for one another. By lifting up voices from all walks of life, in every corner of our country, and with the help of the Virgin Islands, the first moments of the...