2022 Marlborough Labor Day Parade: See Start Times, Performers

MARLBOROUGH, MA — One of the largest Labor Day events in the state returns to Marlborough this year. The city's 70th annual Labor Day parade will begin near noon on Sept. 5.

Here's more on the parade from a city news release:

Marlborough Labor Day Parade, presented by Major Arthur Vigeant and Parade Director Melanie Whapham, kicks off at 11:50 a.m. with the Opening Ceremony. The Marlborough Firefighter's IAFF Local 1714 Color Guard under the direction of Paul Maurice will present the colors and the Marlborough High School Marching Band, under the direction of James Verdone with Drum Majors Violet Ren and Lalli Pylore will present the National Anthem.

The parade, 1.7 miles long, starts at the intersection of Pleasant and Lincoln Streets, proceeds west onto Lincoln Street, south onto Broad Street, and east onto West Main Street. The parade continues onto Main Street (downtown) and turns south onto Maple, ending at the intersection of Bolton Street (Route 85) and Maple Street.

The parade is comprised of six Divisions: Escort, Active Military, Veteran and Guests of Honor, Community, Mason and Aleppo Shrine and the Finale.

This year's Grand Marshal, Matt Sargent, is being honored for his many efforts to preserve the history of our veterans.

There are over 55 entries in the parade, including the Middlesex County Fife and Drums, the 85eme Regiment de Saintonge and the Concord Minutemen bringing our history alive. Impressive and bold are the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Colonial Marching Band and the UMass Lowell Marching Band. Highlighted this year will be the Marlborough Public Library and their Foundation for their work in designing and building our new library. Well known favorites are The Shamrocks semi-pro football team accompanied by Flashback. Returning this year is the GFWC Marlborough Junior Women's Club and Marlborough Youth Baseball and Youth Football teams. The Aleppo Shriners of Wilmington are bringing their full parade contingent of bands, cars, trucks, and scooters. Six new surprise entries round out this year's parade.

“A special thanks to this year’s sponsors, who enable the parade director and committee members to plan a special line up to include old traditions and new entertainment for all to enjoy. Our parade guarantees excitement and fun, and it’s a great way to wind down summer with family and friends,” said Mayor Arthur Vigeant.

Special thanks goes to the Marlborough High School cheer team for providing banner carriers. The banners they carry recognize the many generous sponsors of the parade, including Patriot Ambulance, St. Mary's Credit Union, and Murphy Insurance Agency.