Needham Memorial Day Ceremony, Parades to Take Place Monday Morning

The following is the schedule for Memorial Day in Needham, from the Town of Needham:

6:50 a.m. - Memorial Mass St. Joseph’s Parish

8:15 a.m. - Services at the police station and fire department on Chestnut and School Streets

9:00 a.m. - Brief ceremony and the placing of a wreath and flag raising at St. Mary’s Cemetery

9:45 a.m. - Flag raising ceremony and the placing of a wreath at Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Sunset and Cefalo Roads

10:30 a.m. - Flag raising ceremony and the placing of a wreath at Needham Cemetery Taps will be played as part of our traditional ceremonies

11:00 a.m. - Parade will form on Nehoiden Street and proceed to the Town Common

11:20 a.m. - Flag raising ceremony and placing of a wreath at the Town Common

11:45 a.m. - Parade reforms on Highland Avenue and then proceeds along to Memorial Park

12:30 p.m. - Collation at VFW, 20 Junction Street, all are welcome