Published April 25, 2019
NORTH READING – The 2019 Memorial Day parade, organized by the North Reading Company of Minit and Militia, will step off from the town common at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27, as the town marks observances to honor the war dead.
Units that have not marched in the parade in recent years must notify the Minit and Militia and be approved. To seek approval, contact Richard Stratton, Parade Coordinator, by email (rbstratton11@gmail.com) or phone (978-664-6202), prior to Monday, May 13.
The route of the parade will proceed from the common down the Bow Street side, past the Flint Memorial Library, then turn left down Park Street, turning right at Nan’s Cafe, continuing on Park Street East to Mount Vernon Street, then right on to Haverhill Street, where the parade will return by turning right on to Park then proceed left on Bow Street, passing the reviewing stand in front of the Flint Memorial Library, then to the common for closing ceremonies at 11 a.m.
The parade will be preceded by early morning services with the traditional prayer, reading of the Roll of Honor and musket salute.
The services will begin at the Riverside Cemetery on Elm Street at 7 a.m., proceed to Harmony Vale Cemetery on Chestnut Street at 7:45 a.m., then on to the Ipswich River Park Blue Star Memorial at 8:45 a.m., closing with services at Park Street Cemetery at 8:45 a.m.
The public is cordially invited to attend these services which honor our veterans who served our country.
Refreshments will be served in the Third Meeting House on the Common at the conclusion of all activities for participants in the services and parade.
