South Kingstown Moving Forward With 2021 Memorial Day Parade

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — After the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 parade, South Kingstown's Memorial Day celebration is back on for 2021. The parade will be held May 31, followed by the traditional wreath-laying ceremony.

The planning committee is looking for members of the community interested in being a part of the parade, including veterans and organizations of all types: community, civic or military.

"Your support and involvement, especially this year, will reflect the Town's commitment to continuing this sacred, patriotic tradition for years to come," Steve Stewart, the parade chairman, said in a letter to the community.

The parade will step off at 10 a.m. The memorial ceremony will be held immediately after at 11 a.m., at Saugatucket Park on High Street.

The parade line-up will be divided into three divisions. The first division with the grand marshal and military units will line up on Holley Street. The second division, made up of fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles, will line up on School Street. Finally, the third division with all other groups will line up on School Street, at Hazard School. All parade participants should arrive at 9 a.m.

Contact Stewart by email at sstewart81@outlook.com with any questions.