Published in the June 1, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — Due to the town’s cancelled Memorial Day cookout, Lynnfield residents are cordially invited to a patriotic cookout in honor of Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day sponsored by the Veterans’ Services Office.

The festivities will be held on Wednesday, June 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the town common and will include music.

Children and families are encouraged to decorate their bicycles, scooters, wagons, carriages and strollers in a patriotic theme. Free flags will be distributed to all children, and prizes will be awarded for the best decorations.

Rain date will be Thursday, June 23. For additional information, please contact Bruce Siegel, Veterans’ Services Officer, at 781-334-9440.