Westborough's 2017 Memorial Day Parade, Ceremonies

WESTBOROUGH, MA—The Memorial Day celebration plans for Westborough are set for a memorable salute to the men and women of Westborough who have served. The town-wide event takes place on Monday, May 29, beginning at 8 a.m.

The public is invited to attend the many morning tributes. Residents, visitors, families and friends traditionally line the streets for the parade which begins at about 9 a.m. at the on South Street and continues into the Rotary before advancing down West Main Street to the Forbes Municipal Building.

Along the way, the parade will makes stops at Pine Grove, Midland and Memorial cemeteries where dignitaries will lay wreaths and pay tribute to Westborough veterans.

This year, the Grand Marshal is longtime Westborough resident Andrew Toorock, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday and has lived in Westborough since 2004.

Guest speakers at the ceremony include Rep. Hannah Kane, Rep. Carolyn Dykema and Rep. Danielle Gregoire.

The Gettysburg Address will be read by the president of the Class of 2016.

The Westborough High School marching band and band will march in the parade as well as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from Westborough.

Others in the procession include veterans, Board of Selectmen and the Honor Guard.

Clergy also offer prayers.

The schedule of events is as follows:

7:30 a.m. Coffee and Pastries All Participants meet at the VFW Post on Milk Street

8 a.m.: Dexter Blois says a few words about the 9-11 memorial at the Fire Station. He'll introduce Police Chief Alan Gordon and Fire Chief Pat Purcell and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

8:30 a.m. Buses Depart for St. Luke’s Cemetery. Master of Ceremonies Brent French introduces WHS band, playing the National Anthem.

9 a.m. Buses arrive at Pine Grove Cemetery for ceremony.

10:15 a.m. Parade arrives at Memorial cemetery all units form at the Forbes Municipal building. After ceremonies, all units will form up and march to the Forbes Municipal Building WW -I, WW -II, Korean War and Gulf War memorials.

Read more details on the ceremony here.

Photo via Troop 382 Westborough