We remember: Mansfield Memorial Day Parade starts at 5-way light

The Mansfield Memorial Day Parade is set for Monday at 10:30 a.m. starting at the five-way intersection of Park Avenue West and Marion Avenue, and continues east on Park Avenue to the gazebo in Central Park on the downtown square.

There will be a memorial service at the gazebo immediately following the parade.

The public is invited to help honor veterans by placing a flag on their graves Saturday at 9 a.m. at Mansfield Cemetery, 389 Altamont Ave. Look for the Richland County Veteran Services van and trailer at the Veterans Honor Grounds to pick up flags. Starting here avoids traffic congestion at the front gate.

Picking up flags in Mansfield Cemetery

There will be two locations at 10 a.m. June 1 to drop off flags, at the Veterans Honor Grounds and by the Vasbinder Monument near the Old Soldiers Ground. All volunteers are invited.

Avenue of the Flags observance in Ontario

The annual Avenue of Flags Ceremony sponsored by the VFW Post 9943 Auxiliary will take place Sunday at 1 p.m. at Mansfield Memorial Park, 2507 Park Avenue West, Ontario.

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