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Parade planned to support Olmsted Falls teen with cancer

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Posted at 10:01 AM, Mar 20, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-20 23:14:27-04

OLMSTED FALLS, Ohio — The Olmsted Falls community came together Saturday afternoon to take part in a parade for Emily Heine, a 15-year-old girl who is battling cancer.

The parade kicked off at 4 p.m. in the Westview/Redwood Development. You can watch it in the player below:

The parade is a collaboration between the city, the Olmsted Athletic Commission, police and fire departments and Olmsted Falls City Schools. The parade will also feature the high school marching band, cheerleaders, high school sports teams and Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.

Emily loves music and marching bands, and this was a way for the community to rally behind her and show their support.

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