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The Ferndale family of a recent graduate from Western Washington University had been looking forward to the March 21st �������� graduation ceremony but were disappointed when it was cancelled as part of the state’s social distancing mandates to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 disease.

“They cancelled the last couple of weeks for the quarter, they cancelled the graduation ceremony and the restaurant we were going to for the celebratory lunch had to close,” the mom explained in an email. Then she saw a story on TV about a birthday party with a parade of cars. She said it was only 3 cars but “it’s still a parade.”