Everyone loves a parade! Memorial Day not only kicks off summer, but more importantly honors past and present American Veterans. Bring your family out to one of the many 2019 Memorial Day parades listed below. Go red, white and blue!
Durham, NH
72nd Annual Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10 a.m.
Parade route: Parade starts at Mill Pond Road and heads to downtown Durham and Memorial Park.
More information: ci.durham.nh.us
Epping, NH
Memorial Day Parade and Cookout
When: Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10 a.m.
All are invited to a cookout after the parade at the American Legion.
More information: speakupepping.com
Exeter, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
Parade route: Parade begins at Swasey Parkway in Exeter, NH
More information: exeternh.gov
Greenland, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10 a.m.
Parade route: Parade starts in the Town Hall parking lot and heads to the town green in Greenland for a short ceremony.
More information: greenland-nh.com
Hampton, NH
Memorial Day special fireworks display
When: Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 9:30 p.m.
Head to Hampton Beach for a special Memorial Day fireworks display. Fireworks are best seen between B and C streets and happen every Wednesday throughout the summer.
More information: hamptonbeach.org
Hampton Falls, NH
Memorial Day Ceremony
When: Monday, May 27, 2019 at 9 a.m.
Location: Weare Common
More information: hamptonfalls.org
Kingston, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 27, 2019 at 1 p.m.
Parade route: Begins at Town Hall with parade vehicles lined up on Main Street in front of the town hall, and marchers forming in the Town Hall Parking lot. At the command of the Grand Marshall, the parade will begin and proceed up Church Street, left on North Road to the entrance of Greenwood Cemetery where the formal Memorial Day observance will commence. The Kingston Veteran’s Memorial watches over the Greenwood Cemetery and is located just behind the Kingston Veteran’s Club.
More information: kingstonnh.org/
Kittery, ME
Memorial Day Parade
When: Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 10 a.m.
Location: Leaving from the old fire station on Walker Street, and proceed up Whipple Road to Shapleigh Road and end at the Orchard Grove Cemetery where a service will be held.
More information: kitteryme.gov
Portsmouth, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 27, 2019 at 1 p.m.
Parade route: The Central Veterans Council Memorial Day parade and cemetery service begins at the corner of Parrott and Junkins avenues, continues to Pleasant Street, through Market Square to Congress Street, onto Middle Street to Richards Avenue, and finally to South Cemetery.
More information: legionnh.org
Rochester, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10 a.m.
Parade route: Starts at the Holy Rosary Church (189 North Main Street), proceeds to the bridge, and then marches to the Commons.
Somersworth, NH
American Legion Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 27, 2019 at 11 a.m.
Parade route: Starts at Constitutional Way and then goes from Green Street to Franklin Street to Main Street. A ceremony will be held at the Summersworth Museum, Service Men and Women Memorial located in the park. From there, the parade will continue along Main Street to the Berwick Bridge Ceremony and then will return up High Street and end at Constitutional Way.
More information: somersworth.com
Stratham, NH
Memorial Day Celebration
When: Monday, May 27, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.
Parade route: Parade starts on Jackrabbit Lane then heads east onto Portsmouth Avenue to Stratham Hill Park. A Memorial Day program will be held at the Veterans Garden at Stratham Hill Park following the parade.
More information: strathamnh.gov