The parade proceeded South on Amsterdam Ave. to 106th Street and turned east.

For one thing, it turns out the parade actually proceeds along Sunnyside Avenue, a block away and out of sight.

The parade, which came under fire two years ago from neighborhood groups that complained about rowdiness and noise, proceeded calmly.

The three-hour parade will proceed to 79th Street, turning east to Third Avenue for dispersal.

However, the parade proceeded without incident.

The parade, including the Governor's carriage, then proceeded over the new Causeway after the boy.

Using a similar committee last year, the parade proceeded without incident.

The parade proceeded to the town square, where it disbanded.

In late June 1997, Secretary of State Mo Mowlam had privately decided to let the parade proceed.

On July 12, the parade proceeded with protection from 1500 policemen and five regiments of the National Guard, about five thousand men.