Memorial Day Weekend – Events and Ceremonies – Check Out Schedules

Memorial Day Weekend on the North Shore

City of Beverly – The City’s Memorial Day ceremonies are this Sunday in Beverly Farms at 8 am and Independence Park at 11 am.

City of Salem

City of Peabody – The City of Peabody will once again hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 27th.

The Parade will step off at the intersection of Washington Street and Allens Lane promptly at 11:00AM.

The Parade will proceed East on Washington Street and then West on Main Street to City Hall. Please note, both Washington Street and portions of Main Street and Lowell Street will be closed to traffic during the parade.

Following the parade, there will be a ceremony in front of City Hall honoring all our fallen heroes. As part of the ceremony, 25 Medals of Fidelity will be presented to the families of veterans who died from Agent Orange exposure, Camp Legeune contaminated water, PTSD, and Radiation exposure.

I hope you and your family can join me on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th beginning at 11:00AM. Thank you and my best wishes for a peaceful Memorial Day weekend and a happy summer.

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Town of Danvers

The 2024 Danvers Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 27^th, starting and ending this year at a new venue – the Holten Richmond Middle School, 55 Conant Street, Danvers. The parade will kick off promptly from this new starting and ending point at 9 a.m. and follow its customary route. Traditional stops and placement of wreaths will occur at the Danvers Square Memorial Flagpole, the Town Hall Memorials and Porter’s Burial Ground on High St.. All Danvers veterans are invited to participate in the parade in their civilian capacity, with a handicapped accessible trolley provided for those who are unable to march.

“Memorial Day is a special time to honor the courage and dedication of our servicemen and women. We must be aware of the deep debt of gratitude owed to them by our entire community,” stated Kelley Rayos-Teixeira, Director of Veterans’ Services.

This year, Jim Ciman, a highly esteemed veteran who served with distinction as Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy Seabees and as Sergeant First Class in the Army National Guard, including deployment during Operation Iraqi Freedom, has been bestowed the honor of Grand Marshal for 2024. His selection by the Danvers Veterans Council stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment and service.

The Memorial Day Ceremony will occur upon completion of the parade (approx. 10 a.m.) at this year’s new venue – inside the Auditorium of the Holten Richmond Middle School. There will be performances by the Danvers High School Marching Band, the Danvers High School Advanced Chorus, Musket Salutes by the Danvers Alarm List and the Roll Call of deceased veterans.

Dick Moody, President of the Danvers Veterans Council, has expressed gratitude for the community’s recognition of soldiers’ sacrifices and urges residents to honor the patriotism displayed by these courageous individuals.

In the event of adverse weather conditions, a notice of parade cancellation will be posted on the Town of Danvers website by 7:00 am on May 27^th (www.danversma.gov).

Town of Wenham

City of Gloucester

Town of Marblehead

Town of Swampscott – May 25, 2024 – Join us for the re-dedication of the Memorial Tree Arboretum on the Lawn at Town Hall….11:00am. All are welcome for the re-dedication that will honor those who have served.

May 27, 2024 at 10:00am – MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY at Swampscott Cemetery in the Veterans Section. To honor Swampscott’s and our Nation’s fallen.

Manchester-by-the-Sea

Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo – This year, as we approach 80th anniversary of D Day, the O’Donnell veterans appreciation celebration especially recognized our WWII veterans, with moving stories & reflections on their service & experiences. Thanks to MA Deputy Secretary of Veterans Services for joining, as well!