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The City of Cambridge Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) invites the public to attend three Memorial Day Weekend Observance Events, including two events on May 25, Grave Decoration Day and an observance for maritime military members lost due to maritime battles, and the Memorial Day Observance event on May 27.
Grave Decoration Day Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m.
The Cambridge community is invited to join Cambridge Little League and Scout members in the decoration of veterans’ graves with flags on Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m., at Cambridge Cemetery, 76 Coolidge Avenue.
Observance for Maritime Military Members Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m.
Join us on Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m., at the American Legion Marsh Post 442, 5 Greenough Blvd, Cambridge, to commemorate military members lost due to maritime battles/ disasters. We will release flowers, have a moment of silence, and reflect while listening to a recording of the Navy Academy Choir.
Memorial Day Observance Ceremony Monday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m.
Acting City of Cambridge DVS Director Cynthia Harris will emcee the Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m., on the Cambridge Common, 1500 Massachusetts Avenue, to commemorate the lives of our military members with the assistance of Cambridge Mayor E. Denise Simmons, Vice Mayor Marc McGovern, and City Councilor Ayesha M. Wilson, Co-Chair of the Human Services and Veterans Committee. Cambridge Common is located just outside of Harvard Square surrounded by Massachusetts Avenue, Garden Street, and Waterhouse Street. The keynote address will be given by Joseph Reynolds, Chief Operating Officer for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veteran Services. Musical selections will be provided by the CRLS (Cambridge Rindge and Latin School) Marching Band.
Family friendly events and entertainment following the ceremony will include New England Party Animals with Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, Boston Caricature with face painter and caricature artist, and Jonah’s Twisters balloon artist. Entertainment will be provided by Monkeys with Crayons and The Dave Macklin Band. Food and refreshments will be provided by Kowloon, Manoa Poke Shop, Buquet Appetit, and Perfect Parties.
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