Memorial Day Weekend Events

Salem Memorial Weekend Events for 2016

Sunday, May 29

10:30- Wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans Section of St. Mary's cemetery, off of North Street.

11:45- Mass at St. John's on St. Peter Street.

12:30- (Approximately) following Mass will be a navel cannon salute to those lost at sea at Winter Island.

13:00- (Approximately) Collation at the Polish League of American Veterans (PLAV) club on Daniels Street. All are welcome to attend.

Monday, May 30

10:30- Parade departs from Commercial Street. Free Trolley ride for any veteran unable to march.

11:00- Memorial Day ceremony at Green Lawn cemetery. This year we will dedicate a marker to Civil War Medal of Honor recipient and Salem native, Thomas Atkinson.

12:30- (Approximately) Collation at the VFW, 95 Derby Street. All are welcome to attend.

Please feel free to call me if there are any questions.

Kim F. Emerling

City of Salem, Ma.

978.745.0883