WOBURN, MA — With America celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, Memorial Day events in Woburn could have a more patriotic bent than in previous years.
Memorial Day Weekend runs May 23-25, with the holiday itself falling on Monday, the 25th.
Memorial Day is traditionally a somber recognition of soldiers who died in the Revolutionary War and the American Civil War, fought to establish and maintain freedom and liberty for all, and in every war with U.S. involvement since.
A National Moment of Remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time, and Massachusetts residents are encouraged to pause wherever they are for one minute of silence and join other Americans in honoring the men and women who died in U.S. military service.
In Woburn, events focused on honoring these heroes include the following.
Thursday, May 21, 1:30 p.m.: Senior Center Memorial Day Program, 144 School St.
Friday, May 22, 9 a.m.: Flag Ceremony, American Legion Post 101, at Calvary Cemetery (Winchester)
Saturday, May 23, 8 a.m.: Flag Ceremony, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 543, Woodbrook Cemetery
Sunday, May 24, 8-11 a.m.: Veterans Breakfast (all military veterans welcome), Woburn Moose Lodge, 4 Federal St.
Monday, May 25, 9 a.m. to noon: Woburn Memorial Day Ceremony, Woburn Common, with tributes at Woodbrook Cemetery (10:30 a.m.), Jewish Cemetery (11:30 a.m.) and Cross at Calvary (11:45 a.m.)
See Also:
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