Memorial Day Parade 2011

The route will go from the Public Works on Central Street to the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery for two ceremonies. From there the route will go to the Pearl Street Cemetery for a ceremony. The parade will then proceed to the Stoughton Town Hall for a ceremony and wreath laying at the Memorial Bell. From there the parade will proceed through Stoughton Square to Faxon Veterans Memorial Park for ceremonies at the two memorials. The parade will then proceed to Washington Street and on to Evergreen Cemetery for two concluding ceremonies at the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Lot and the American Legion Burial site.

Participants in the parade include the VFW Color Guard and Firing Detail, Veterans groups, the Fire and Police Departments, the High School Band, the St. Johns Band, Town and State officials, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and possibly other groups. The ceremonies at the various sites include opening prayers, playing by the bands, an Honor Guard Firing Detail, the laying of wreaths and various speakers.

Immediately following the parade, at approximately 12:00, there will then be a collation at the VFW at 837 Washington Street, followed by a Street Dedication and a Memorial Square Dedication. All are welcome to attend the collation and dedications. The scheduled dedications are as follows:

1. At 1:00 Mahoney Avenue will be re-dedicated to Daniel H. Mahoney Jr., a WWII KIA.

2. At 1:40 Adams Street at the entrance to the High School will be dedicated to Anthony M. Klim.