Memorial Day services

Starting May 1, flags will be placed on more than 3,700 graves spread out over a half-dozen cemeteries. Flags can be received from Veterans Office at 177 East Central St., or the Veterans Services officer will meet at the cemeteries. Call 508-745-8893 (Paul).

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, May 22 – 99th Transfer of Flags, 6:30 p.m., Wilson Middle School

Friday, May 24 – Veterans Breakfast, Wilson Middle School, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. To attend, contact Natick VSO Paul Carew at 508-745-8893.

Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day)

8:15 a.m.: parade forms at Moran Park, flag raising at 8:25 a.m. Participants will then head up Main Street to the Common.

9 a.m.: Ceremonies at the GAR Monument, including remarks, prayer, wreath-placing and keynote speaker

11 a.m.: Rededication ceremonies at Memorial Field, Natick High School (rain or shine)

In case of severe weather, services will be held at the Community-Senior Center Building, 117 East Central St.

NOTE: There will be no parade or procession to the cemeteries this year.