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The City of Portsmouth announces its collaboration with the VFW Post #168 and the American Legion, Frank E. Booma Post 6, for the City’s Memorial Day observances.

On Monday, May 27, the Memorial Day Parade steps off at 1 p.m. on Parrott Avenue and pauses at South Cemetery for a brief ceremony. The parade route travels from Parrott Avenue to Pleasant Street to Market Square, and then down Congress Street to Middle Street to Richards Avenue where the route crosses South Street to the cemetery. After the ceremony, the parade continues along South Street to Junkins Avenue and concludes on Parrott Avenue.

In the event of rain, a ceremony will be held at the American Legion Hall at 96 Islington St. Any changes will be announced on the City website and via social media.