Memorial Day In Lexington: Schedule Of Ceremonies

LEXINGTON, MA – Memorial Day is approaching, and the Town of Lexington will be holding a number of observances on Monday, May 29. This year's parade will begin at 10 a.m. Michael Spiers, nephew of Lexington's first Vietnam casualty, Stephen Arthur Spiers, will serve as Grand Marshal. Here's a look at the full list of programs, via the Town of Lexington.

8:45 a.m., Lexington Fire Station
Wreath-Laying

9:00 a.m., Westview Cemetery
Wreath-Laying

10:00 a.m., Police Station
Memorial Day Parade steps off with Michael Spiers, nephew of fallen hero Stephen Arthur Spiers, US Army, Vietnam, as Grand Marshal

10:10 a.m., Munroe Cemetery
Wreath-Laying, honoring Civil War veterans

10: 30 a.m., Lexington Police Memorial
Wreath-Laying

10:35 a.m., Korean War and Vietnam War Veterans Memorial
Wreath-Laying

10:50 a.m., World War II Veterans Memorial
Wreath-Laying

10:55 a.m., All Soldiers Memorial
Wreath-Laying

11:05 a.m., Old Burying Ground/Captain John Parker Monument
Wreath-Laying

11:20 a.m., Battle Green
Memorial Day Ceremony
Honored guests:
Michael Spiers (keynote speaker), nephew of Stephen Arthur Spiers
Mark Gallagher, brother of Philip S. Gallagher III

In case of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled and the ceremony will be held at Cary Hall starting at 10 a.m. Please call the Town Celebrations Committee information line at 781-698-4640 for details.

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