Memorial Day Parade And Observance Set For Monday

Note: The following is an announcement from the town of Lynnfield:

The Town of Lynnfield will hold its customary Memorial Day Parade and Observance on Monday, May 30, 2011.  

The parade will muster in the parking lot of Our Lady of Assumption Church at 8:15 a.m. Once assembled, the parade will march to the South Burying Ground on Salem Street and then to the Willow Cemetery on Summer Street. 

Ceremonies will be conducted at each location, and the parade will return to the South Lynnfield Fire Station for a brief recess.

The parade will reassemble at the Middle School at 10 a.m. and will march to the West Burying Ground, Old Burying Ground, and Forest Hill Cemetery. 

Ceremonies will be conducted at each location.  The parade will then march to the common for final ceremonies to begin at 11 a.m.   Refreshments will be served on the common at the conclusion of our ceremonies on the common.  All activities will be concluded at approximately 1 p.m.  

All veterans and residents are encouraged to participate in some or all of the celebrations.   In case of heavy rain, ceremonies will be held in the Middle School Auditorium at 10 a.m.