Memorial Day in Wellesley: List of Observances

WELLESLEY, MA – Memorial Day is Monday, May 29 and the Town of Wellesley will honor those who gave their lives for our country with a series of observances the night of Tuesday, May 30. The ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery and conclude at the War Memorial.

Here's a look at this year's observances.

7 p.m., Woodlawn Cemetery

• INVOCATION
• READING OF PAST YEARS DEPARTED VETERANS
• SALUTE TO THE DEAD
• TAPS
• BENEDICTION

7:30 p.m., Town War Memorial Site Ceremonies

• WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
• INVOCATION
• NATIONAL ANTHEM
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• READING OF WELLESLEY CITIZENS WHO DIED IN THE SERVICE
• MEMORIAL DAY READING
• PRESENTATION OF WAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
• MEMORIAL DAY GUEST SPEAKER
• READING OF PAST YEARS DEPARTED VETERANS
• SALUTE TO THE DEAD
• TAPS
• AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
• BENEDICTION

8:15 p.m., Conclusion of Program

• Recognition of Participants and Guests

In the event of severe inclement weather, the observances will be held in the auditorium of Wellesley High School at 7 p.m.

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