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The common message of Thursday's parade and a remembrance ceremony was one of strength, resilience and unity.
The event’s debut last year was marred by torrential rain that canceled concerts and cut short the Xfinity and Cup Series races. This year, NBC expects to put on the full show it was unable to then.
The victims included two women killed and three young boys wounded in a Greater Grand Crossing shooting Thursday morning.
Some small business owners said they plan to close during the two-day event, but others are excited about the race and the boost in pedestrian traffic that could bring more sales.