Parade ‘a chance to thank’ Red Sox

Fans echoed the sentiment that the team’s improbable World Series run lifted the region’s spirits after the Marathon bombings.

John Lackey signed a hat before the duck boats entered the Charles River.

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John Lackey signed a hat before the duck boats entered the Charles River.

The rolling rally stopped briefly at the Marathon finish line to honor those affected by the attacks.

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The rolling rally stopped briefly at the Marathon finish line to honor those affected by the attacks.

David Ortiz jogged down Boylston Street towards the Boston Marathon finish line.

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David Ortiz jogged down Boylston Street towards the finish line.

Daniel Nava (from left), Clay Buchholz, Matt Thornton, and John Lackey rode a duck boat into the Charles River.

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Daniel Nava (from left), Clay Buchholz, Matt Thornton, and John Lackey rode a duck boat into the Charles River.

Fans watched as duck boats carrying Red Sox players cruised past the Esplanade. (

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Fans watched as duck boats carrying Red Sox players cruised past the Esplanade.

The duck boats carrying Red Sox players were seen from the Esplanade.

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The duck boats carrying Red Sox players were seen from the Esplanade.

The rally made its way along Charles Street.

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The rally made its way along Charles Street.

Fans cheered in front of City Hall Plaza.

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Fans cheered in front of City Hall Plaza.

David Ortiz took a turn driving a duck boat during the parade.

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David Ortiz took a turn driving a duck boat during the parade.

A fan on the roof of a building on Boylston Street pointed during the parade near the Boston Public Library.

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A fan on the roof of a building on Boylston Street pointed during the parade near the Boston Public Library.

Bullpen cop Steve Horgan held his arms up next to Linda Pizzuti as they rolled through Copley Square.

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Bullpen cop Steve Horgan held his arms up next to Linda Pizzuti as they rolled through Copley Square.

David Ortiz waved to the crowd in Copley Square.

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David Ortiz waved to the crowd in Copley Square.

David Ross and Will Middlebrooks waved to the crowd.

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David Ross and Will Middlebrooks waved to the crowd.

The Red Sox World Series trophy was placed on the Boston Marathon finish line during the parade.

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The Red Sox World Series trophy was placed on the Boston Marathon finish line during the parade.

Red Sox players held jerseys as they stood in front of the World Series trophy at the Boston Marathon finish line.

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Red Sox players held jerseys as they stood in front of the World Series trophy at the Boston Marathon finish line.

Red Sox fans held signs on Boylston Street near the Boston Common.

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Red Sox fans held signs on Boylston Street near the Boston Common.

Garret McKinnon, 12, of Scituate, arrived at 8 a.m. to claim a spot along the Red Sox Parade route.

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Garret McKinnon, 12, of Scituate, arrived at 8 a.m. to claim a spot along the Red Sox Parade route.

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A Duck Boat made its way along the parade route.

Fans stood atop a Hubway bike station to get a better look at the parade.

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Fans stood atop a Hubway bike station to get a better look at the parade.

A duck boat carrying John Lackey passed the Hynes Convention Center.

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A duck boat carrying John Lackey passed the Hynes Convention Center.

The patio at Forum restaurant, scene of the second blast at the Boston marathon, was packed with fans.

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The patio at Forum restaurant, scene of the second blast at the Boston Marathon, was packed with fans.

Rich Midgley (left) and his friend Nick Lanteril wore helmets and beards as fan Rita Race stood nearby.

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Rich Midgley (left) and his friend Nick Lanteril wore helmets and beards as fan Rita Race stood nearby.

A sign hung on one of the Duck Boats participating in the parade.

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A sign hung on one of the Duck Boats participating in the parade.

Officer Steve Horgan gave his signature salute in front of the Fenway Park crowd.

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Officer Steve Horgan gave his signature salute in front of the Fenway Park crowd.

Jamal Bond, of Jamaica Plain, showed his Boston Strong spirit as he waited for the parade to begin.

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Jamal Bond, of Jamaica Plain, showed his Boston Strong spirit as he waited for the parade to begin.

James Breen carried a sign before the start of the parade near the Longfellow Bridge.

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James Breen carried a sign before the start of the parade near the Longfellow Bridge.

Young fans waited for the parade to begin.

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Young fans waited for the parade to begin.

Duck Boats lined up at Fenway in preparation for the rally

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Duck Boats lined up at Fenway in preparation for the rally.

The boats paid homage to the Red Sox players' iconic beards.

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The boats paid homage to the Red Sox players' iconic beards.

A fan held up a sign thatnked the Red Sox.

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A fan held up a sign thanking the Red Sox.

Three-year-old Megan Bettez of Gardner showed off her Red Sox spirit on Tremont Street.

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Three-year-old Megan Bettez of Gardner showed off her Red Sox spirit on Tremont Street.

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The Red Sox parade stopped briefly at the Boston Marathon finish line to honor those affected by the bombing.

Jake Peavy bought the duck boat he rode in during the parade.

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Reports that the NSA monitored Angela Merkel’s cellphone tested an already strained alliance.

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