Plans for Memorial Day in Wrentham

The Annual Wrentham Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27, starting at 10:30 a.m. Marching units will assemble on Randall Road at 10 a.m.

All veterans are encouraged to march in the parade whether or not in uniform. Those who have served after September 11, 2001 and who have recently served in Iraq (OIF) and Afganistan (OEF) are especially invited to participate.

The parade will step off from Randall Road and proceed to the Center Cemetery where ceremonies will be held to honor all who have made the ultimate sacrifice in order that freedom may be preserved.

The parade will conclude at the Common with observances at the war monuments. 

Also, at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27, members of the American Legion Post 225 Rifle Squad and Color Guard will pay tribute to the deceased veterans at memorial sites throughout the town.

 All veterans and members of American Legion Post 225 are invited to attend Sunday Worship Services at 10 a.m. on May 26 at the Original Congregational Church, 1 East St. Any questions, please call the Veterans Service Officer at 508-384-8333.

 Members of the Wrentham Boys Scout organization will be placing flags on the veterans' graves at the cemeteries, Saturday, May 25, at 9 a.m.