1.   Regulars said the parade crowds seemed a bit thinner and less exuberant than usual, but most of the rituals were intact.

2.   The increasing size of the parade crowds has a political overtone, Ms. Clarke said.

3.   The uncontrollable nature of the parade crowd stood in stark contrast to many other Clinton campaign events, which tend to feature Democratic Party members or other supportive audiences.

4.   The uncontrollable nature of the parade crowd stood in stark contrast with many other Clinton campaign events, which tend to feature Democratic Party members or other supportive audiences.