Memorial Day In Salem: What You Need To Know

SALEM, MA -- Monday, May 28, is Memorial Day, and the city will be hosting its events throughout the weekend. On Sunday at 10:30 am there will be a wreath laying in the Veterans Section of St. Mary's Cemetery off North Street, followed by a cannon salute at 11 am. At noon, there will be a memorial mass at St. John's on St. Peter Street. The day's events conclude with a collation at the Polish League American Veterans Club on Daniels Street.

On Monday, the city's parade begins at 10:30 am on Commercial Street. The city is offering free trolley rides to any veteran. There will also be a ceremony at 11 am at Green Lawn Cemetery and a collation at 12:30 pm at the VFW at 95 Derby Street.

What's Open And Closed On Memorial Day

The holiday also means government offices and some businesses will be closed. Before you head out, check our list of what's open and closed on the holiday

• Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion
• Subway, buses: Sunday schedule.
• Supermarkets: Open
• Convenience stores: Open
• Bars: Open
• Banks: Closed
• Basically anything to do with municipal government: Closed
• Libraries, see above: Closed
• Schools: Closed
• Mail: Express delivery only
• Trash/recycling collection: Delayed one day. Monday pickup on Tuesday, Tuesday pickup on Wednesday, etc., ending with Friday pickup on Saturday.

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