PHOTOS: DC’s Memorial Day parade returns after 3-year hiatus

And despite the sweltering temperatures, spectators turned out to celebrate the sacrifice of fallen service members.

Here are some of the sights from Monday’s parade.

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D.C.’s Memorial Day parade returned to Constitution Avenue on Monday for the first time since the pandemic began. (WTOP/Kristi King)

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Wesley Thomas of Maryland shows off one of his patriotic tattoos while watching Monday’s parade. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Wesley Thomas of Maryland shows off one of his patriotic tattoos while watching Monday's parade.

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Re-enactors from the Sons of the American Revolution braved the temperatures in authentic garb to march in Monday’s parade. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Re-enactors from the Sons of the American Revolution braved the temperatures in authentic garb to march in Monday's parade.

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World War I re-enactors also managed to keep smiling despite their authentic outfits. (WTOP/Kristi King)

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Nicole and Ernest Lawrence of D.C. also braved the heat for Monday’s parade. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Nicole and Ernest Lawrence of D.C. also braved the heat for Monday's parade.

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Cathy Linker of Canada and Tom Brown of Hawaii drove to D.C. as part of a cross-country trip. (WTOP/Kristi King)

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D.C.’s Memorial Day parade returned to Constitution Avenue on Monday for the first time since the pandemic began.

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