Teddy Spaeder his sister, Mackenna, wave at the floats driving down Main Street at the Memorial Day Parade in Saxonburg on Monday. Zach Petroff/Butler Eagle

SAXONBURG — The streets swelled with patriotic pride that spanned all ages on Monday at Saxonburg’s annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony.

While the laughter of children could be heard all down Main Street as they grabbed goodies that were being passed out from people riding atop the various floats in the parade, it was clear what this holiday means to the community.

The citizens of Saxonburg were there to remember and to honor.

The mile-and-a-half parade started at 10 a.m., as spectators watched groups such as the Knoch High School marching band, the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department and Boy Scout troops march down Main Street, passing out flags and candy to children.

“I always look forward to hearing the marching band play all the songs about America,” Ryan Karwoski said. “It’s just really beautiful.”