Seasonal & Holidays
Memorial Day in Marlborough: What You Need To Know
Patch has all the details on Memorial Day Ceremonies, plus what's open and closed on the May 27th holiday.
MARLBOROUGH, MA — Monday, May 27, is Memorial Day, and the city will be holding its annual Memorial Day parade. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at the American Legion headquarters on Maple Street. It will move from the Legion Post to Main Street and finish at Memorial Square.
Parade participants include veterans, local scouting groups, marching bands and elected officials.
The parade stops to decorate the monuments to veterans of the Vietnam War, Korean Conflict, World Wars I and II, the Spanish American War and the Civil War. Each ceremony will include taps and a gun salute.
The parade will end at Monument Square at around 11 a.m. where speakers will honor veterans.
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What's Open And Closed On Memorial Day?
The holiday also means government offices and some businesses will be closed. Before you head out, check our list of what's open and closed on the holiday
- Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion
- Buses: No fixed route or commuter shuttle service
- Supermarkets: Open
- Convenience stores: Open
- Bars: Open
- Banks: Closed
- Municipal Offices: Closed
- Libraries, see above: Closed
- Schools: Closed
- Mail: Express delivery only
- Trash/recycling collection: Delayed one day. Tuesday pickup on Wednesday.
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