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A Prairie Home Companion
Gala Movie Premiere Parade
May 3rd, 2006 6:00 pm
The Highland Park Senior High marching band will lead 10 horse-drawn carriages carrying the stars. (Garrison Keillor, Robert Altman, Kevin Kline, Lindsay Lohan, Virginia Madsen, John C Reilly, Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin are expected to attend.)
The public is encouraged to line Wabasha Street between 5th Street and Exchange Street for best viewing and a chance to help welcome the stars back to St. Paul.
6:10 pm: Depart Rice Park
6:15–6:25 pm: Travel on Wabasha Street
6:25 pm: Arrive on Exchange Street in front of the Fitzgerald Theater for red carpet.
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Photos from the parade and Red Carpet
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| The crowd gathers near the red carpet |
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Highland Senior High marching band |
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| Lindsay Lohan |
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Lily Tomlin and Meryl Streep arrive on the red carpet |
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| The parade carriages arrive at the Fitz. |
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NBC anchor Brian Williams |
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