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Area cities and towns honor veterans with ceremonies Memorial Day.
May 25--People love parades and, of course, the events are even more enjoyable when they mean something. And that's why Memorial Day activities are so loved; they are a chance to honor and give back to those who fought for our rights. So wave those flags and cheer those marchers; here's a list of the 2007 Memorial Day events:
--New Haven: At 1 p.m. Sunday, at Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Long Wharf there will be a wreath-laying. At 3 p.m., Mayor DeStefano will lay a wreath during a ceremony on the Green. Orchestra New England will perform a Memorial Day concert at 5 p.m. Sunday. Sponsored by the New Haven Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, the show is at the Shubert Theatre, 247 College St. Tickets are free and available in advance at the Shubert box office by calling (203) 562-5666. Some seats will still be available the day of the show.
--Ansonia: Parade steps off at 2 p.m. Sunday from Nolan Athletic Complex on Wakelee Avenue, heads down Jackson Street, crosses over the Maple Street bridge and turns right on Main Street, continues down Main Street to the end of the route at Big Y Shopping Center.
--Bethany: Parade starts at…
- VFW remembers wars past with Memorial Day ceremony.(MAIN STREET ENGLEWOOD)
- Newspaper article from: Sarasota Herald Tribune Bradberry, Mary June 8, 2000 700+ words
Memorial Day dawned bright and beautiful and many...nations from the grip of despotism. "Memorial Day is not only about remembering the men...Strunz of Rotonda try to attend these Memorial Day ceremonies each year. Joe, who served...
- Memorial Day Events.
- News wire article from: Bristol Herald Courier (Bristol, VA) May 28, 2007 700+ words
...honor its fallen veterans this Memorial Day with events to remember those...Virginia and Tennessee. The Memorial Day Parade on Main Street in Marion, Va., on Monday...the guest speaker. --A Memorial Day service will be held at Green...
- A DAY TO THANK BLACK SOLDIERS; MEMBERS OF ALL-BLACK MILITARY UNITS SHARED THEIR...
- Newspaper article from: Sarasota Herald Tribune Allen-Jones, Patty May 28, 1996 700+ words
...Sarasota's Memorial Day activities started with a parade down Main Street before a sparse...passes by during the Memorial Day parade Monday on Main Street in downtown Sarasota...watches Sarasota's Memorial Day parade with her...
- MEMORIAL DAY: REMEMBER `THE LIVES THAT WERE GIVEN' WORDS, MUSIC HONOR...
- Newspaper article from: Sarasota Herald Tribune Reed, Stephen G. May 28, 1996 700+ words
...young to know much about Memorial Day. "My son's 21/2 and...flag passes by during the Memorial Day parade Monday on Main Street in downtown Sarasota. Spangerberg...right, watches Sarasota's Memorial Day parade with her mother...
- MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS.(LOCAL/STATE)
- Newspaper article from: Sarasota Herald Tribune May 26, 1997 700+ words
Sarasota's Annual Memorial Day march will begin on Main Street at Links Avenue at 10 a.m. today. The parade will...those who have died in defense of their country. A Memorial Day remembrance honoring those who have died in service...
- Memorial Day events.(B SECTION)
- Newspaper article from: Sarasota Herald Tribune May 31, 2004 700+ words
...in Sarasota today to honor veterans. * A Memorial Day parade begins at 10 a.m. at Main Street and Osprey Avenue. The parade will head...States and its Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. at the post's headquarters...
- MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS.(B SECTION)
- Newspaper article from: Sarasota Herald Tribune May 30, 2004 700+ words
...Sarasota on Monday to honor veterans. * A Memorial Day parade begins at 10 a.m. at Main Street and Osprey Avenue. The parade will head...States and its Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday at 9 a.m. at the Post...
- Events planned for Memorial Day.(B SECTION)
- Newspaper article from: Sarasota Herald Tribune May 28, 2004 700+ words
...Sarasota on Monday to honor veterans. * A Memorial Day parade begins at 10 a.m. at Main Street and Osprey Avenue. The parade will head...States and its Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday at 9 a.m. at the Post...
- Memorial Day closings.
- Newspaper article from: Sarasota Herald Tribune May 26, 2007 700+ words
...closed, as Monday is a federal holiday. Memorial Day parades will begin at 10 a.m. at Main Street and Osprey Avenue in Sarasota and at Veterans...Sarasota parade route will be west along Main Street to Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park on Gulfstream...
- PARADE OF MEMORIES: A DAY TO CELEBRATE FREEDOM; MEMORIAL DAY HONORS...
- Newspaper article from: Sarasota Herald Tribune Allen-Jones, Patty May 27, 1997 700+ words
...came to Monday's Memorial Day parade in downtown...people who lined Main Street waving flags...Veterans' Day and Memorial Day activities in Sarasota...march by her on Main Street on Monday morning in the Memorial Day Parade, which...
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