Memorial Day Parade, Ceremonies and Discounts 2015 South of Boston
Here are the Memorial Day events going South of Boston upcoming long  weekend May 23rd thru May 25th 2015   Memorial day is much more than cookouts and hanging out with friends remember the people  have fought for our freedom.  If you know of any events that are going on which are not listed here please let us know so we can add them.  Also check out the discount and freebies that business offer for veterans and servicemen. we are still working on our final list 
Abington Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25 10 am
Abington Memorial Day Parade
Begins at the American Legion Washington St
Braintree Memorial Day Ceremony
The Town of Braintree will hold a Memorial Day tribute on May 24 at 11 am at the Garden of Honor, Blue Hill Cemetery, 700 West Street. All are invited to attend.
Brockton Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday  25 May, 2015
Start: War Memorial Building, 156 West Elm St. at 10 am.
Route: Left on Arlington Street, left on Belmont Street, left on Main Street, Continue on Main to Legion Park Way, Left onto Legion Parkway and ending with a Ceremony at the Veterans’ of all Wars Monument Located on Legion Parkway @Warren Ave.
Canton Memorial day Ceremony
Monday May 25th
Memorial Day ceremonies will begin with the parade on Washington Street from Canton High School at 9 a.m.
Cohasset Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday May 25th
10:30 am – Kicks off at American Legion Hall with stops at North Cohasset Cemetery, North Cohasset Honor Roll, Woodside Cemetery, and Beechwood Cemetery.
Duxbury Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25th 10:00am
Duxbury Memorial Day Parade and Servies. A reception at the American Legion will follow.
Begins at Myles Standish Cemetery, Chestnut Street and ends at First Parish Church
11:15 services at First Parish Church
Halifax Memorial Day Parade
Monday May 25th  9:30 a.m Parade  from the Shelby Plaza along Route 106 to town hall, where ceremonies will be held, including laying of wreaths at 10 a.m.
Hanover Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25th 10:00 am
Starts  at St. Mary’s Church and ends at Town Hall.
Hanson Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 255 10:00am
The Hanson Memorial Day Parade will begin at the Indian Head School with a reading of the Memorial Day Proclamation. The parade will proceed to the Town Hall for a reading of the Gettysburg Address.  The participants will regroup and march to the Fern Hill Cemetery for Memorial Day Ceremony and guest speakers.
Hull Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 25th 9:30 am
Begins at Hull high school and continues to march to the Gold Star Mothers Monument in Hull Village Cemetery.
Hingham Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday May 25th 11 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Park in Hingham Center. USAF Brig. Gen. Christopher Weggeman will be the principal speaker. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be conducted in Hingham Town Hall’s Sanborn Auditorium.
Kingston Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25 10am
Kingston Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies. Tributes will be made at each War Memorial in town, and a small ceremony will be held at Town Hall at the end of the parade.
Marshfield Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 25 10:30
Begins behind Marshalls in Webster Square, proceeds down Snow Road to Veterans Memorial Park.
Milton Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday May 25th 9:30 am
A wreath-laying ceremony at town hall. It will be followed by a march to Milton Cemetery for ceremonies.
Norwell Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday May 25th 10:30am
The corner of Main and Lincoln streets. Marchers will proceed east on Main Street to the Norwell Veterans Memorial Common, then turn south on River Street and regroup on the common for an 11 a.m. ceremony. A reception at the American Legion will follow.
Pembroke Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 25
Starting at 12:45pm until 2:30 pm, the Center will be closed from Lucky Dawg on Mattakeesett St. to Oldham St. at First Church. Please use Mountain Ave., Wampatuck and Oldham as detours.
Plymouth Memorial day parade and ceremony
From Shirley Square parade proceeds north on Route 3A stopping at 1820 Courthouse Green, then to Samoset Street entering Vinehills-Oak Grove Cemetery, to Summer Street to the World War I Memorial Bridge over Town Brook and continues on to the Training Green.
To honor all soliders, this Memorial Day weekend there will be 150 flags placed around the monument in the center of Plymouth’s own Training Green. They will be placed there honoring all the men and women from Plymouth who have fought for our country. The Memorial Day parade will end at the Green with a small ceremony and a wreath laying.
For more information contact the Veteran’s Council at 508-747-1620 x172.
Monday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m.
The parade will step off from Quincy Credit Union at 10:30 a.m. on Memorial Day and march along Hancock Street to Coddington Street and finally to Mount Wollaston Cemetery, where the ceremony will be held at the World War II podium.
Rockland Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 25 10 AM
Parade begins on Summit Street and continues to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. From there it will continue to Union Street and end at the library lawn for a short ceremony.
Scituate Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 25 10:30
From Town Hall down First Parish Road to the Lawson Park. Once at the Lawson Park, the Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at @ 11:15 a.m.
Sharon Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Decorating veterans graves: 6 p.m. Friday  May 22nd  at Rock Ridge Cemetery. Volunteers are needed. In the event of heavy rain Friday evening, assembly will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday May 25th
Service: 1:15 p.m. Sunday at Rock Ridge Cemetery. Assemble at the intersection of East and Mountain Streets.
Ceremony: 2:20 p.m. Sunday in front of town hall.
Weymouth Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
8:30 a.m. – COLUMBIAN SQUARE WREATH PLACEMENT
9:15 a.m. –KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL CEREMONY @ JACKSON SQUARE
10:00 a.m. – PARADE From JACKSON SQUARE to TOWN HALL From Broad St. to Middle St.
11:00 a.m. – WEYMOUTH’S MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM @ CIVIC CENTER NEXT TO TOWN HALL
Whitman Memorial Day Parade
Parade: 9 a.m. Monday from corner of Court Street and Whitman Avenue, proceeds through the center of town and ending at town park. Ceremonies will be held following the parade at the Veteran’s Post 697, 95 Essex St.
Each year businesses honor Veterans and Service members by offering Memorial Day  discounts on goods, services, and dining.
Battleship Cove Fall River
May 23-25 – Memorial Day Weekend
FREE ADMISSION FOR VETERANS. All active duty, retired and reserve military personal will receive free admission to the museum all weekend long.
May 25 – Memorial Day Ceremony
Honor and commemorate the men and women dedicate their lives in the pursuit of freedom. Experience a traditional military observance at 12:00pm with the raising of the American flag from half-staff and a 21-gun salute. The ceremony is open to the public at no charge.
Come enjoy Memorial Day Weekend at The Hall! Veterans and Active Military will get in FREE Sat., Sun., & Mon
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Free admission for all on Monday May 25th
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Memorial Day, May 25, 2015 through Labor Day, September 7, 2015.
Home Depot
All veterans are eligible for Home Depot’s 10% military discount on May 25 a DoD-issued ID, a DD214 or a Veterans Driver’s License. (This discount is good for veterans on July 4th and Veterans Day as well.)
Lowe’s
Lowe’s honors all veterans on Memorial Day (as well as July 4th and Veterans Day) with a 10% discount.
Sears
Sears Tools is offering a double discount on tools (40% for regular priced, 10% for sale priced) from May 21 to May 31.
JCPenney
All current and former military personnel and family members of active duty, reserves, guard and retirees will get a 20 percent discount at JC Penney over Memorial Day weekend. Customers can visit jcp.com/military to print a copy of the coupon and redeem at any JCPenney store. If you’re using a JCPenney credit card, you’ll get a 25 percent discount.
Military Tee Times
Is proud to provide an easy way for all members of the United States Military to enjoy golf by offering exclusive savings on tee times at thousands of courses in the U.S. and worldwide. Military Tee Times operates with more than 8,000 course partners in several countries offering military discounts off select tee times. –
Persy’s Place  Kingston, Plymouth, Middleboro and several Cape Cod  locations
Memorial Day..
In honor of all those that paid the ultimate price for our liberties Persy’s is offering a complimentary meal to all active, retired and veteran military on Memorial Day. You just need your papers or military ID. Share the post. We want to serve you back. Thank you
Barrett’s ale house Bridgewater  / Fireside Grill MiddleboroÂ
The Barrett’s Alehouse & Fireside Grille family would like to extend our thank you to all the service men and women who have put their lives on the line for our freedom….Monday May 25th in honor of Memorial Day, we will be offering a 50% discount on food purchases to all military personnel past and present. Military I.D. required, discount applies to food purchase only, alcohol excluded!!
Red Robin is giving out a free appetizer to veterans, active duty, and military spouses so long as at least $10 is spent on their meal. It runs between May 23 and May 25.
