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Burlington Memorial Day Remembrance 2023 05/29/2023

From the Mayor's Office:

This Memorial Day we reflect on the lives and sacrifices of our military service members in Burlington, Vermont, and across the nation who have given their lives for our liberty. I hope that you will join me and members of VFW Post 782 this Memorial Day, May 29 at 11:00 am at Battery Park.

Vermont has a proud tradition of military service which has a positive impact on our City. In our military service members, veterans, and their families – we see a model of courage, dedication, and selflessness. In them, we see a value that all Burlingtonians hold dear – the value of neighborliness.

This beautiful annual Memorial Day observance is always moving, and a time for us to gather as a community to share our gratitude and offer remembrance for those Burlingtonians we have lost over generations of wars, foreign and domestic.  

Essex Memorial Day 2023 05/27/2023

At 10:00am exactly, the parade steps off and leaves gate F of the Champlain Valley Exposition, follows access road to Rte 2A and turns right onto Rte 2A South (Lincoln St), follows Rte 2A south to the Essex Junction 5 Corners. The parade turns right at the 5 Corners onto Rte 15 West (Pearl St), follows Pearl St to Exposition gate B (by Bouchard Pierce) where they will turn right and continue to the dispersal area. Total distance approximately: 1 ½ miles.

Winooski Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony 2023 05/27/2023

Returning after a four year hiatus, Winooski Memorial Day Parade starts at the Schools and ends with a ceremony at Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Artful Word: Memorial Day 2022 05/31/2022

Coverage of the Memorial Day commemoration in Burlington, Vermont by community producer James Gero.

Memorial Day Commemoration 2021 05/31/2021

This Memorial Day, the commemoration hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 782 is a little different: While the tradition of honoring and remembering members of the United States military who died serving the country remains unchanged, this year the VFW and City of Burlington also pauses to remember those in the community lost during the pandemic.

The VFW sets up a field of flags to honor each person who passed away from COVID-19 in the City so far, along with two trumpet solos, remarks from the Post Commander, Mayor, and a leader from the Vermont National Guard. The Vermont Guard has stepped forward in such an incredible way throughout this pandemic. The ceremony concludes with taps.

Essex Junction Memorial Day Parade 2019 05/25/2019

Essex Memorial Day Parade Committee is proud to be the sponsor of the Annual Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service. The event brings the community of Essex Junction and Essex Town together to honor those men and women who served our country.

For more information visit: Essex Memorial Day Parade

Essex Memorial Day Preview 2019 05/23/2019

Barrie Silver interviews this year's Grand Marshal, Larry Ransom, and gives a preview of the Essex Memorial Day events.

Friday, May 24th at 7:00pm  is the Essex Memorial Day Ceremony at the First Congregational Church.

Saturday, May 25th at 9:30am is the Memorial Day Parade at Five Corners.

Essex Junction Memorial Day Parade 2018 05/26/2018

Essex Memorial Day Parade Committee is proud to be the sponsor of the Annual Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service. The event brings the community of Essex Junction and Essex Town together to honor those men and women who served our country.

For more information visit: Essex Memorial Day Parade

Essex Memorial Day Service 2018 05/25/2018

Essex Memorial Day Parade Committee is proud to be the sponsor of the Annual Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service. The event brings the community of Essex Junction and Essex Town together to honor those men and women who served our country.

For more information visit: Essex Memorial Day Parade

Essex Memorial Day Service 05/22/2015

Essex Memorial Day Parade Committee is proud to be the sponsor of the Annual Memorial Service as part of the weekend events surrounding Memorial Day. This service brings the community of Essex Junction and Essex together to honor those men and women who served our country, designating Grand Marshal's TSgt. Gary Cook and Col. James Spaulding, Essex High School Air Force JROTC Teachers. The 2015 Theme is '30 Years of Remembrance'..

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