Hundreds of participants march together during the 27th Annual “Candlelight Walk for a Drug-Free Community" at Whitmer High School.
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Jasmine Colbert, 17, center, sings the National Anthem during the walk.
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Walkers are illuminated by police headlights during the event.
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Tim Zbikowski holds his daughter Bria, 4, as the pair walk with Tim's wife Nicole and son Trent, 6.
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Rita Thomas, center, walks with her grandsons Evan, 7, left, and Cameron Bowles, 5.
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Whitmer High School Principal Kristine Martin welcomes attendees for the Candlelight Walk for a Drug-Free Community.
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Whitmer High School cheerleaders lead the crowd in chants.
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McGregor Elementary School Principal Jerry Bell, left, speaks about essay award winner Arianna Langford, 10, center.
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The stands at Whitmer Memorial Stadium were packed for the event.
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