Wreath-Laying Ceremonies (Sunday, May 25)
Wreaths will be laid down throughout the City’s bridges and monuments starting at 9AM at Forte Park (235 California Street, Nonantum).
Memorial Day Parade (Sunday, May 25)
It will begin at 3PM at Newton North High School (457 Walnut Street, Newtonville) and will continue down Walnut Street to Newtonville before turning at Lowell Park on Watertown Street, ending at the reviewing stand in front of Coletti-Magni Park in Nonantum. Participants will begin gathering at 2:15PM at the school to take part in this year’s parade. Newton veterans are always invited to march in the parade.
Memorial Day Observance (Monday, May 26)
It will begin at 10AM at the Newton Cemetery (791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre) beginning at the first veterans’ burial lot located on Lake Street. There will be brief remarks from Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, the City Council designee, the respective Veteran organizations present, the Chaplain and the Director of Veterans’ Services. It will then move to the other veterans’ lots on Willow Street, followed by the third and final lot at the back of the cemetery on Birch Street.
If you have any questions, please contact Seth Bai at 617-796-1092 or via email sbai@newtonma.gov
