Join Halifax’s Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony on May 27th: A Tribute to Our Veterans

The Town of Halifax will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 27th, 2024. The event, organized by the Halifax Office of Veteran Services and the Board of Selectmen, will start at 9:30 am at the Halifax Country Club and end at the Town Hall on 499 Plymouth Street at about 10 am. This event allows the community to honor veterans who have served and sacrificed for the country.

The parade will begin at the Halifax Country Club and finish at the Town Hall. Residents are encouraged to wear patriotic attire and bring flags. The ceremony will occur outside the Town Hall right after the parade ends. Community members and local organizations interested in participating should contact Steve Littlefield, the Director of Veteran Services.

The Memorial Day event is non-commercial and dedicated to remembering military personnel who have died. Attendees should arrive at the designated parking area by 9 am to prepare for the parade. This event is an opportunity for the community to remember the sacrifices of service members.

Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, as Decoration Day to honor Civil War soldiers. It now commemorates American military personnel who died in all wars. Traditionally, people decorate graves with flowers, wreaths, and flags to mark the day.

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