As always, all Boothbay region veterans are invited to join the parades with the veteran detachment, which will be led by U.S.M.C. Barry Sherman. Attire can be civies or uniform. Please join us in honoring our fallen brothers and sisters. You can join the parade at any (or all) of the six locations. For those unable to march, the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce trolley will again be providing transport for those participating in the parades. The trolley will depart American Legion Post #36 at approximately 7:45 a.m., and will proceed to the first parade at Newagen. Followed by the Southport parades, the trolley will stop at St. Andrews Village to pick up veterans who wish to be part of the Boothbay Harbor parade. The Boothbay Region Community Band will once again be providing the moving music tribute and Taps, as well as drummers to keep our “troops” in step. Veterans should be prepared to march rain or shine. The band and other participants will make their own decision whether to participate independently. 

Summary - Times are approximate

7:15-7:45 a.m.: Breakfast is provided for U.S.M.C. Firing Squad and U.S.C.G. Color Guard and their guests

7:45 a.m.: Trolley and buses load up and depart Post #36 enroute to Newagen 

8:15 a.m.: Assemble at Newagen, march off promptly at 0830 hours 

9:15 a.m.: Assemble at Southport, march off promptly at 0930 hours  

10:15 a.m.: Assemble at Boothbay Harbor Library area, march off promptly at 10:30.

*The parade departs the library and marches down to the waterfront (the next block) for a second ceremony at Boothbay Harbor’s Whale Park.

11 a.m.: Assemble at the Boothbay Common, march off promptly at 11:30.

11:45 a.m.: Assemble at the East Boothbay General Store, march off promptly at noon. 

*Break for lunch following this ceremony at the American Legion for those participating in the parade(s) and their families. 

1 to 1:30 p.m.: Assemble at the Edgecomb Town Hall for a brief (static) ceremony   

All individuals and businesses in the Boothbay Region are encouraged to fly their U.S. flags in honor  of Memorial Day and what it represents. Please remember, U.S. flags are to be flown at half-staff until noon on Monday, May 27.