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In an emotional moment at the parade, the Duck Boats paused at the Boston Marathon finish line for a brief ceremony honoring those affected by the April 15 bombings.

The Red Sox World Series trophy was placed on the Boston Marathon finish line during the parade.

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The Red Sox World Series trophy was placed on the Boston Marathon finish line during the parade.

Red Sox players held jerseys as they stood in front of the World Series trophy at the Boston Marathon finish line.

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Red Sox players held jerseys as they stood in front of the World Series trophy at the Boston Marathon finish line.

Red Sox fans held signs on Boylston Street near the Boston Common.

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Red Sox fans held signs on Boylston Street near the Boston Common.

Garret McKinnon, 12, of Scituate, arrived at 8 a.m. to claim a spot along the Red Sox Parade route.

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Garret McKinnon, 12, of Scituate, arrived at 8 a.m. to claim a spot along the Red Sox Parade route.

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A Duck Boat made its way along the parade route.

Fans stood atop a Hubway bike station to get a better look at the parade.

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Fans stood atop a Hubway bike station to get a better look at the parade.

A Duck Boat carrying John Lackey passed Hynes Convention Center.

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A Duck Boat carrying John Lackey passed Hynes Convention Center.

The patio at Forum restaurant, scene of the second blast at the Boston marathon, was packed with fans.

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The patio at Forum restaurant, scene of the second blast at the Boston Marathon, was packed with fans.

Rich Midgley (left) and his friend Nick Lanteril wore helmets and beards as fan Rita Race stood nearby.

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Rich Midgley (left) and his friend Nick Lanteril wore helmets and beards as fan Rita Race stood nearby.

A sign hung on one of the Duck Boats participating in the parade.

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A sign hung on one of the Duck Boats participating in the parade.

Officer Steve Horgan gave his signature salute in front of the Fenway Park crowd.

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Officer Steve Horgan gave his signature salute in front of the Fenway Park crowd.

Jamal Bond, of Jamaica Plain, showed his Boston Strong spirit as he waited for the parade to begin.

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Jamal Bond, of Jamaica Plain, showed his Boston Strong spirit as he waited for the parade to begin.

Jean Mike Remy got a picture of the Boston skyline before the start of parade.

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Jean Mike Remy got a picture of the Boston skyline before the start of parade.

James Breen carried a sign before the start of the parade near the Longfellow Bridge.

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James Breen carried a sign before the start of the parade near the Longfellow Bridge.

Erynn Sweeney, left, with her sister, Ashlee, before the parade began.

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Erynn Sweeney, left, with her sister, Ashlee, before the parade began.

Young fans waited for the parade to begin.

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Young fans waited for the parade to begin.

Duck Boats lined up at Fenway in preparation for the rally

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Duck Boats lined up at Fenway in preparation for the rally.

The boats paid homage to the Red Sox players' iconic beards.

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The boats paid homage to the Red Sox players' iconic beards.

A fan held up a sign thatnked the Red Sox.

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A fan held up a sign thanking the Red Sox.

Three year old Megan Bettez, of Gardner, showed off her Red Sox spirit on Tremont Street.

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Three year old Megan Bettez, of Gardner, showed off her Red Sox spirit on Tremont Street.

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