Schedule of Memorial Weekend Activities in Hamilton

Memorial Day comes a bit early in 2015, so you’ll want to be aware of these events coming up later this week in Hamilton.

Friday, May 22:

School events will be held town:

• Miles River Middle School (held at the high school auditorium) -- 12:45-1:15 p.m.
• Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School (held at the high school auditorium) -- 1:25-2 p.m.
• Winthrop School -- 2:10-2:40 p.m.

Then at 5 p.m., the Memorial Day Committee will place flowers at the cemetery and flags on the graves of veterans.

Sunday, May 24:

• Coffee and breakfast at Patton Hall -- 8 a.m.
• Memorial church service at 1st Congregational Church -- veterans will assemble at 10:50 a.m.

Monday, May 25:

• Parade participants assemble at Hamilton Town Hall -- 8:30 a.m.
• Parade begins -- 8:55 a.m. (sharp)

The parade route will take marchers to the Soldier’s Monument, cemetery, the Honor Roll Monument at Town Hall and the Hamilton-Wenham Community House, with ceremonies/recognition occurring at each location. Legionnaires and guests will then return to Post 194 for a ceremony before disbanding.

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