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Friday, May 22, 2015

Advisory: Memorial Day Parade Information

WHO/WHAT: This Monday, the City of Portland and the Harold T. Andrews Post 17, American Legion, will sponsor a Memorial Day Parade. The parade will begin at 10:30 AM at Longfellow Square on Congress Street and progress along the street ending at Monument Square.
The Grand Marshals are Mary Jane Gardner, standing in for her late father William Gardner, as well as his grandchildren Peggy Ann Emmons, Scott Demchak, and great grandchild Matthew Demchakk. Guest speakers include: Ernest Shorey, Andrews Post 17, American Legion, Master of Ceremonies; Rev. William Doughty, Parade Chaplain, VFW Post 6859; Portland Mayor Michael Brennan; and Hon. Herb Adams.  

Following the speeches, the event will conclude with a wreath laying ceremony at the monument.
Portland City Council members, Police Department Color Guard, and the Portland Fire Department Color Guard will be marching as well as the Portland and Deering High School band, the 195th U.S. Army Band, the AMVETS Post 25 Color Guard, Girls Scouts of America, Slugger the Sea Dog, Crusher the Red Claw, and Salty Pete from the Portland Pirates, and much more.  
WHEN:           Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2015
                        10:30 AM Parade Start
            11:00 AM Speaking and wreath laying ceremony at Monument Square

WHERE:         Longfellow Square – Monument Square
                        Congress Street, Portland

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