Wellesley Memorial Day Observances

WELLESLEY, MA - Memorial Day is this Monday, and Wellesley is honoring those who died fighting for our country with observances at Woodlawn Cemetery and the Town War Memorial.

Here's a look at the Memorial Day program of observances:

7 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery Ceremonies

• 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

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