Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

Parade route and schedule

• 8:00-8:15am—Parade formation on South Ave., between Main Street and Washington St.

• 8:30am—Flag Ceremony at Moran Square at the Natick Center T-Station

• 8:45am—Parade marches to and around the Town Common

Observances on the Common

9am Opening remarks at the Common John T. Martin, Veterans Services Officer

• Benediction- Chaplain, NSSC

• “National Anthem” by Natick High School Band

• Remarks from State Senator Karen Spilka’s office

• Remarks from State Representative David Linsky

• Remarks from Select Board Chair—Kathryn Coughlin

• Placing wreath at the Grand Army of Republic Monument by Scouts

• Keynote Speaker—Dave Josselyn, Vietnam Veteran

• “America the Beautiful” performed by Natick High Chorus Students

• “Taps” performed by Natick High School Band

Parade forms up in front of the Common and marches:

• From East Central St. to West Central St. to Forest Ave. to Pond St.

Parade marches and stops along the route for moment of silence and Taps, in honor of the fallen service members at:

1. Old Dell Park Cemetery (163 Pond St.)

2. St. Patrick’s Cemetery (180 Pond St.)

Parade marches back to center of town and disbands

All Veterans and Active Military are welcome to march in the parade.

Please be advised that road closures will be in effect to accommodate parade traffic.

In case of inclement weather, updates will be posted on the town website, and a decision regarding the parade will be made by 7am.  If the parade needs to be moved indoors, the indoor location will be at the Natick Community Senior Center, located at 117 East Central St., Natick, at 9am.