The events begin at 10 a.m. at Weston Town Hall.
Weston’s Memorial Day events will begin at 10 a.m. on May 27 and feature music at Weston Town Hall, according to an announcement on the town website. The day’s events will include: Attending a Memorial Day Event? Submit your pictures to this post by hitting, "upload your photos and videos."
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Events include a ceremony, parade and wreath laying.
The following information was provided by the Town of Weston: Memorial Day: May 28, Program of Events Memorial Day Service Wreath Laying, outdoors, Town Hall War Memorial Parade Order of March: The parade will stop at the Fiske Memorial, Old Farmer’s Central Cemetery and Linwood Cemetery where memorial wreaths will be laid by Weston veterans and representatives of Weston Scout troops. Please be respectful & quiet when Sam Cekala and Clark Eglinton of the Weston H.S. Marching Band sound “Taps.” Acknowlegements We also thank the Honor Guard participation by officers of the Weston Fire Department, Chief David Soar, and the Weston Police Department, Chief Steven Shaw - led by Sergeant Thomas Kelly. We are most grateful to the Weston High …
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Check out what's open and closed today in Weston.
Today is Memorial Day, and the holiday means some businesses and government offices could be closed. Before you head to the Post Office or drop your kid off at school, check our list below of what's open and what's closed today. Weston residents should also be aware while driving this morning that a parade and other Memorial Day festivities are going on. The parade route from Town Hall stops at the Fiske Memorial, Old Farmer’s Central Cemetery and Linwood Cemetery. Memorial wreaths will be laid by Weston veterans and members of the Weston Scout troops. Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed (no meetings). Libraries: Closed. Schools: Closed. Banks: Closed. Stock market: Closed. Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only. Retail …
Facts and figures about the unofficial start of the summer season.
1. There's always a first Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by Gen. John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. (Fact courtesy usmemorialday.org.) 2. I love a parade Cities and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades each year, often incorporating military personnel and members of veterans’ organizations. Some of the largest parades take place in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. (Fact courtesy history.com.) There's one in Weston today, too! 3. Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice Since the late …
The festivities begin Monday at 9:15 a.m.
The following information was provided by the Town of Weston: Memorial Day: May 28, Program of Events Memorial Day Service Wreath Laying, outdoors, Town Hall War Memorial Parade Order of March: The parade will stop at the Fiske Memorial, Old Farmer’s Central Cemetery and Linwood Cemetery where memorial wreaths will be laid by Weston veterans and representatives of Weston Scout troops. Please be respectful & quiet when Sam Cekala and Clark Eglinton of the Weston H.S. Marching Band sound “Taps.” Acknowlegements We also thank the Honor Guard participation by officers of the Weston Fire Department, Chief David Soar, and the Weston Police Department, Chief Steven Shaw - led by Sergeant Thomas Kelly. We are most grateful to the Weston High …
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The ceremony begins Monday, May 28, at 10 a.m.
The following information is from the Town of Weston: Weston's Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday, May 28, at 10 a.m. at the Town Hall Auditorium with patriotic musical selections and speakers. U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Timothy F. Haley will be the guest speaker. Haley recently returned from a year-long deployment in Afghanistan. He will be joined by 100-plus members of the Weston High School Marching Band under the direction of Music Director Chris Memoli with soloist Crystal Evans, WHS Class of 2012. Prayers will be led by Rev. Philip Mayher of the Congregational Church and Deacon Guy St. Sauveur of St. Julia Parish. Following the service, all Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are invited to march in the parade led by the WHS Marching …
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Check out what's open and closed today in Weston.
It's Memorial Day and that means a few things are closed. In addition to specific businesses and offices, there are some local road closings to accommodate parade routes and other Memorial Day festivities. Here's what's going on in Weston. Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed (no meetings). Libraries: Closed. Schools: Closed. Banks: Closed. Stock market: Closed. Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only. Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion. Liquor stores: Closed. Supermarkets: Open. Convenience stores: Open. Taverns, bars: Open.
