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Red Ribbon Week kicks off for kids in Laredo

By KGNS News

Story Created: Oct 16, 2012 at 11:38 PM CDT

Story Updated: Oct 16, 2012

A big rally was held on Tuesday at the Civic Center to encourage kids to stay drug free.

The event kicked off with a parade down the streets of Laredo as part of Red Ribbon Week.

The different law enforcement organizations in town were part of the event to help teach kids the dangers of drugs.

The event was hosted by scan in memory of Enrique Camarena and Jaime Zapata, who both lost their lives in the fight against drugs.