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Memorial Day Parade & ceremony
May 26, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Parade Route and Schedule:
- 8:30 A.M. – Parade formation behind the Natick Fire and Police Departments
(20-22 East Central Street)
- 8:45 A.M. – Parade begins, marching to Town Common (3 East Central Street)
9:00 A.M. Opening remarks at the Common with Paul E. Carew, Director of Veterans’ Services, and Veterans Council President
- Prayer – Chaplain Major Bryan Hedrick, USSC
- Singing of “The National Anthem”
- State Senator Karen Spilka or representative
- State Representative David Linsky
- Select Board Members – Kathryn Coughlin, Chair/ Kristen Pope, Clerk / Linda Wollschlager, Vice Chair / Bruce Evans, Member / Richard Sidney, Member
- Singing of “God Bless the USA” performed by Ian Kuong
- Placing wreath at the Grand Army of Republic Monument by Scouts
- Keynote Speaker – Lt. Colonel Ballow, Army Garrison Command, NSSC
- Singing of “America the Beautiful” performed in duet by Charlotte and Ian Kuong
- Performance of “Taps” – in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Parade forms up in front of the Common and marches:
- From East Central to West Central Street to Forest Avenue to Pond Street
Parade marches and stops along the route for prayers and Taps, in honor of the fallen service members at:
- Old Dell Park Cemetery (163 Pond Street)
- St. Patrick’s Cemetery (180 Pond Street)
Parade continues to the Natick Praying Indian Burying Ground (29 ½ Pond Street) for prayers.
Parade disbands following service.
