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Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony, and Taps Across America - Information & Reminders - May 29, 2023

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony Information & Reminders - May 29, 2023
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony 

1 - Memorial Day Parade – Monday, May 29 - 10:30 AM 
Starts at Dean College, then proceeds to Union Street and St. Mary’s Cemeteries via School, West Central and Beaver Streets and concludes at the Town Common.


2 - Memorial Day Ceremony – Monday, May 29 - Noon 
Will be held on the Town Common by the War Memorial after the parade. Franklin Veterans who have passed since last Memorial Day as well as Franklin’s 45 fallen heroes who died in our nation’s combats will be recognized.

Please note: If it rains on May 29, please check the Veterans’ Services web page at: https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services for cancellation notice.

** Some Memorial Day reminders via John Hefele

"Hi Everyone, I wanted to let everyone know that the Memorial Day Parade route is the same as last year. See the photo below. 
As you can see, the parade does not go along Union St. 
Also, the town common side of Church Square is closed to spectators. This is to allow vehicles carrying veterans and the fire trucks access for drop off and fire truck parking. 
You can view the parade from the church side of Church Square. 
Areas are also roped off on the common and we ask spectators to honor these and not try to cross the ropes. 
Lastly, any chairs on the common are for parade participants and not spectators. 
Thank you.
John Hefele"


And from Franklin Police:

*** MEMORIAL DAY PARADE ROAD CLOSURES ***

This Monday around 10:30 am there will be several roads closed in the downtown area for the annual Memorial Day Parade. You can expect closures of Depot Street, Main Street, West Central Street, Union Street, Beaver Street, and Church Square. We’ll see you there!

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/CswQNZuryIJ/

3 - Taps Across America - 3 PM

Franklin resident Tim O'Toole will be participating in the Taps Across America Memorial Day playing of taps. Taps will be played all across America at 3pm local time. 3pm is the National Moment of Remembrance in honor of those who died in military service to the United States.

Tim will be playing taps on the Franklin Town Common on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 at 3 PM.


MEMORIAL DAY PARADE ROAD CLOSURES
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE ROAD CLOSURES

Memorial Day Parade route
Memorial Day Parade route

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