Memorial Day Parades: Find One Near You
Planning to spend your day off enjoying a Memorial Day parade? Here’s a guide to help you find parades and ceremonies in your area.
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Adams
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Location: Starts at the corner of Valley and Columbia streets.
Becket
- Time: 10:30 a.m.
- Location: From North Becket Cemetery to Ballou Park.
- Details: Includes Wahconah Regional High School Band, antique cars, and local fire and ambulance departments. Ceremony at 11 a.m.
Cheshire
- Time: 1 p.m.
- Location: From the Community House (former Cheshire Elementary School) to multiple local streets, ending at the Community House.
- Details: Wreath-laying ceremony at the old Town Hall memorial.
Clarksburg
- Event: Memorial service
- Time: 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 26
- Location: Town Hall
Dalton
- Time: 9:30 a.m.
- Location: From Dalton United Methodist Church to Main Street Cemetery.
- Details: Ceremony hosted by Aaron Robb. Rain location is Nessacus Regional Middle School gym.
Egremont
- Time: Noon
- Location: From South Egremont Fire Station to Village Green.
- Details: Ceremony followed by snacks at the Fire Station.
Great Barrington
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Location: From Dresser Avenue to Town Hall.
- Details: Picnic at VFW, 800 South Main St.
Hancock
- Event: Parade and Ceremony
- Time: 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 26
- Location: From 227 Main St. to Hancock Cemetery.
- Details: Includes a float with a Civil War cannon replica.
Hinsdale
- Time: 11:30 a.m.
- Location: From the Fire Station to Hinsdale Library lawn.
- Details: Ceremony at noon. Rain location is the Congregational Church.
Lanesborough
- Event: Parade and Ceremony
- Time: 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 26
- Location: From Old Forge Restaurant to Center Cemetery.
- Details: 21 gun salute and reception.
Lee
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Location: Down Main Street to Fairmount Cemetery.
- Details: Preceded by Lee Lions Club Memorial Day 5K at 8:30 a.m.
Lenox Dale
- Time: 8 a.m.
- Location: From Veterans Memorial Park to St. Vincent dePaul Church.
- Details: Mass at 8:30 a.m., followed by a parade ending at Veterans Memorial Park.
Monterey
- Event: Observance and Parade
- Time: Observance at 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park; Parade at 1 p.m.
- Location: From Sandisfield Road through downtown to the firehouse.
- Details: Celebrations and hot dogs.
New Lebanon, N.Y.
- Time: 9 a.m.
- Location: Shatford Park
- Details: Talk by Joshua Sooklal at 2 p.m. at Town Hall.
New Marlborough
- Time: 8:50 a.m.
- Location: From New Marlborough Central School to the Library.
- Details: Ceremony at the Library.
North Adams
- Time: 9:30 a.m.
- Location: From American Legion, 91 American Legion Drive to Veterans Memorial.
- Details: Ceremony in the event of rain will be at the American Legion.
Otis
- Event: Remembrance Service
- Time: Noon on Sunday, May 26
- Location: Veterans’ Memorial in front of the Town Library.
Pittsfield
- Time: 9 a.m.
- Location: From the intersection of Fenn and Allen streets to Pittsfield Cemetery.
- Details: The parade will air on PCTV CityLink 1303, Facebook, and other streaming platforms.
Richmond
- Time: 8 a.m.
- Location: From the Fire Department to Richmond Consolidated School.
- Details: Ceremony includes participation from RCS students.
Sandisfield
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Location: From Old Town Hall to New Boston Cemetery.
- Details: Bike decorating at 9 a.m., honor guard service, wreath ceremony, and barbecue.
Sheffield
- Events: Two Parades
- Time: 8 a.m. at Ashley Falls; 11 a.m. in Sheffield.
- Location: Ashley Falls parade starts at Post Office; Sheffield parade starts at Police Station.
- Details: Memorial services and free hot dogs at Christ Trinity Church.
Stockbridge
- Time: 11 a.m. Benediction and taps at town cemeteries; Parade at 12:15 p.m.
- Location: From Town Offices to First Congregational Church and Town Green.
- Details: Children’s Chime Tower concert at 5:30 p.m. Veterans and children with decorated bikes are invited to join.
West Stockbridge
- Time: 9:45 a.m.
- Location: From Town Hall to across from Congregational Church.
- Details: Bike and scooter decoration from 8 to 9 a.m., ceremony at 9 a.m.
Williamstown
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Location: From the corner of Spring and Latham streets, ending at Field Park.
- Host: American Legion
Memorial Day Parade Table
| Town | Date | Time | Starting Location | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | Monday | 10 a.m. | Corner of Valley and Columbia streets | |
| Becket | Monday | 10:30 a.m. | North Becket Cemetery | Ceremony at Ballou Park at 11 a.m. |
| Cheshire | Monday | 1 p.m. | Community House | Wreath-laying at old Town Hall |
| Clarksburg | Sunday, May 26 | 10 a.m. | Town Hall | Memorial service |
| Dalton | Monday | 9:30 a.m. | Dalton United Methodist Church | Rain location: Nessacus Regional Middle School |
| Egremont | Monday | Noon | South Egremont Fire Station | Ceremony and snacks |
| Great Barrington | Monday | 11 a.m. | Dresser Avenue | Picnic at VFW |
| Hancock | Sunday, May 26 | 11 a.m. | 227 Main St. | Civil War cannon replica ceremony |
| Hinsdale | Monday | 11:30 a.m. | Fire Station | Ceremony at Hinsdale Library lawn |
| Lanesborough | Sunday, May 26 | 1:30 p.m. | Old Forge Restaurant | 21 gun salute, reception |
| Lee | Monday | 10 a.m. | Main Street | 5K race at 8:30 a.m. |
| Lenox Dale | Monday | 8 a.m. | Veterans Memorial Park | Mass at St. Vincent dePaul Church |
| Monterey | Monday | 1 p.m. | Sandisfield Road | Celebrations and hot dogs |
| New Lebanon, N.Y. | Monday | 9 a.m. | Shatford Park | Talk by Joshua Sooklal at 2 p.m. |
| New Marlborough | Monday | 8:50 a.m. | New Marlborough Central School | Ceremony at the Library |
| North Adams | Monday | 9:30 a.m. | American Legion | Rain location: American Legion |
| Otis | Sunday, May 26 | Noon | Town Library | Remembrance service |
| Pittsfield | Monday | 9 a.m. | Fenn and Allen streets | Parade broadcast on PCTV |
| Richmond | Monday | 8 a.m. | Fire Department | Ceremony at Richmond Consolidated School |
| Sandisfield | Sunday, May 26 | 10 a.m. | Old Town Hall | Wreath ceremony, barbecue |
| Sheffield | Monday | 8 a.m./11 a.m. | Ashley Falls Post Office/Police Station | Memorial services, free hot dogs |
| Stockbridge | Monday | 11 a.m./12:15 p.m. | Town cemeteries/Town Offices | Children’s Chime Tower concert at 5:30 p.m. |
| West Stockbridge | Monday | 9:45 a.m. | Town Hall | Ceremony at Town Hall War Memorial |
| Williamstown | Monday | 10 a.m. | Corner of Spring and Latham streets | Hosted by American Legion |
Enjoy your Memorial Day by attending a parade or ceremony in your area!
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