Country's Oldest Memorial Day Parade Is Right Here In Bucks Co.

Did you know the oldest Memorial Day parade in the United States is right here in Bucks County?

The Doylestown Memorial Day parade will celebrate its 150th year in 2018. This year's parade will be held on May 28 throughout the streets of Doylestown Borough.

The parade starts at 10 a.m. and will travel along W. Court Street, beginning at Central Bucks West High School to Clinton Street. From there, it will go onto State Street to Main Street, turning onto E. Court Street to the conclusion at the Doylestown Cemetery, where a 30-minute ceremony will be held.

There are some parking restrictions planned that day in Doylestown.

Parking will be prohibited on both sides of W. Court Street between Lafayette and Clinton Streets beginning at 6 a.m. the day of the parade. "The restriction will be enforced on both sides of E. Court Street between Main Street and East Street," Central Bucks Police said in an announcement.

Residents are asked to make arrangements for alternative parking during that day "to allow for a safe and fun-filled event for both participants and spectators."

According to information from Doylestown Borough, the parade in 2017 attracted more than 15,000 spectators and more than 1,700 participants.

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