Its quick frenetic and vigorous rhythm draws upon the fusion of musical genres such as marching music, Brazilian tango, square dance, polka and pieces of classical repertoire, performed by martial bands and fanfares.

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In Portland, Maine, kids and even pets displayed the Stars and Stripes as veterans, youth groups law enforcement officials and civic organizations paraded to Monument Square to the tunes of a marching band, sirens from a police car and the rumble of motorcycles.

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They joined teams of others, marching up New York's major avenues towards Times Square and other destinations.

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Earlier, as Palestinian bands played marching songs, thousands of people - mainly Palestinians but some foreign pilgrims as well - filled Manger Square for a plaque-unveiling ceremony.

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