Melrose Memorial Day Schedule 2011

Melrose Memorial Day events scheduled this weekend:

Friday, May 27

• 8 a.m. Memorial Day Assembly at the Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. and assembly begins at 9 a.m. Veterans wishing to attend are encouraged to call Principal Tom Brow at 781-979-2100 to give your name, branch and dates of service.

Saturday, May 28

• 9 a.m. "Decoration of the Graves” at . New flags are placed on the graves of our deceased veterans. The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts need your help in replacing the flags to honor our deceased veterans.
• 11 a.m. Flag Retirement Ceremony at (in the back near the ). We will properly dispose of any retired flags. All are welcome.

Sunday, May 29

• 8 a.m. Breakfast for Veterans at
• 10 a.m. WWII and Korean War Memorial Ceremony on Main Street across from
• 10:15 a.m. Vietnam War Memorial Ceremony at .
• 10:30 a.m. WWI Memorial Ceremony at .
• Noon: Memorial Day Religious Service, GAR Room upstairs at
• 12:30 p.m. Parade Muster—Participating Vehicles on Main Street at Floats, antique cars and other mechanized vehicles assemble.
• 12:40 p.m. Melrose Elks Memorial Day Ceremony at 75 Myrtle St.
• 1 p.m. Parade Muster—Participating Marchers. All non-motorized participants assemble behind
• 1:30 p.m. Melrose Memorial Day Parade steps out. Parade route travels down Main Street to Wyoming Cemetery. All Veterans are invited to march or ride on the trolley.
• 2:30 p.m. Memorial Day Closing Ceremonies at at Civil War Memorial and the Veterans section.
• 4 p.m. Collation for Veterans at . Sandwiches, beverages, and camaraderie will be served.