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Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies

Memorial Day Parade steps off from 1557 Massachusetts Avenue next to the Police Station.

  • Making stops in Munroe Cemetery for a Wreath Laying and Flag Waving over the grave of Congressional Medal of Honor Winner Thomas Cosgrove and a Wreath Ceremony at the gazebo with the reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and General Logan's Orders of the Day.
  • Continuing on along Massachusetts Avenue to Cary Memorial Hall for Wreath Layings at the Police Memorial in front of the Police Station and the Korean & Vietnam Memorial in front of Cary Hall.
  • The Parade then proceeds along Massachusetts Avenue thru the Center to the World War II Memorial next to the Visitor's Center for a Wreath Laying and the Soldier's Monnument next to Buckman Tavern for a Wreath Laying.
  • The Parade then travels along Bedford Street to Harrington Road to the Olde Burrying Ground behind First Parish Church for a Wreath Laying at the grave of Captain John Parker.
  • Following this, the Parade reforms and marches to the Battle Green for Ceremonies at approx 11:20 a.m.
  • Speaker: Col (Ret) Cheryl Lussier Poppe, Director Veterans Programs & Services at the Massachusetts Department of Veteran’s Services  

Dismissal is from the Battle Green following the ceremonies.

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