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Aiken serves as grand marshal for paradeRALEIGH, N.C. -- An estimated 50,000 people lined up to watch this year's Christmas parade, mostly to catch a glimpse of American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken. The Raleigh native served as the parade's grand marshal.
"This is so very exciting," Aiken said. "I am so glad I could be here." Fans greeted Aiken Saturday with cheers and screams as he waved to the crowd from the back of a red convertible Mustang he shared with his mother and 14-year-old brother. The crooner finished second this year in television's "American Idol" singing competition. Since then, he has released a No. 1 album. He performed his single "Invisible" while winning the fan-favorite award at last Sunday's American Music Awards. Rachel Dunn said she drove down Friday from New Jersey for the parade, saying she didn't want to miss Aiken. "There's just something about his voice and his personality that is so unique and so different and refreshing," she said. © Copyright 2003 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material
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