Lake Mary buzzing with excitement ahead of parade [Video]

It’s a very big day for the Lake Mary Little League All Star players, their manager and the rest of the staff.

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The community has rallied behind the team for weeks, and today, they’ll take center stage once again during a hometown parade and celebration.

Channel 9′s Geovany Dias has been in Lake Mary since before the sun came up Saturday.

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He has been watching folks arriving early to claim spots along the parade route and town officials putting the finishing touches on this very special day.

The event is expected to bring thousands of people to downtown Lake Mary.

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The celebration kicks off on Lake Mary Avenue and heads …