Newburyport’s Memorial Day Celebration
Monday - May 25th
Assemble in front of CVS parking lot, Pond Street 10:15 AM
Walk/March to City Hall 10:45 – We will have marching with us members of the 182nd Sapper Engineering Battalion Massachusetts National Guard stationed here in Newburyport.
Invocation 11:00 – Reverend Aram Marashlian
Star Spangled Banner – Newburyport High School Marching Band under the direction of Joe Nuccio, his 25th year. The vocalist is Barron Brissett Jr., from Newburyport, a retired Army veteran and professional singer.
Pledge of Allegiance – Kelly Bennett and her two sons Nick and Daniel. Kelly’s husband is presently serving in Afghanistan with the United States Army.
Introductions of elected officials and Guest Speaker(s)
Invited Guests:
U.S. Representative John Tierney
Massachusetts Senator Steven Baddour
Massachusetts Representative Mike Costello
Essex County Sherriff Frank Cousins
Newburyport City Council Members
Page Two – Memorial Day Press release
Medley of Military Music – Newburyport High School Marching Band.
Walk to the River 11:40 (approx.) –gather at the Boardwalk at the boat ramp next to Black Cow restaurant
This portion of the parade will honor fallen Coastguardsmen, Navy and Merchant Marine who have given their lives for this country. A forty-seven foot Coast Guard cutter will be holding close to the Boardwalk
The Newburyport High School Marching Band will play the Coast Guard Hymn – Semper Paratus.
The Newburyport Police Honor Guard will render a rifle volley of three shots
A wreath will be thrown from the Coast guard Cutter
Two vintage war planes will fly over, one trailing smoke
The parade continues up State Street to the Veterans’ Cemetery on the corner of Pond Street and Route One. Estimated arrival time 12:15.
Benediction - Reverend Aram Marashlian
Gettysburg Address recited by students from the Nock Middle School.
Solemn Music & Taps – Newburyport High School Marching Band
Newburyport Police Honor Guard Rifle Volley
Bagpiper walks up and over the hill and disappears
Rain will move the ceremony inside to the City Hall Auditorium
Monday - May 25th
Assemble in front of CVS parking lot, Pond Street 10:15 AM
Walk/March to City Hall 10:45 – We will have marching with us members of the 182nd Sapper Engineering Battalion Massachusetts National Guard stationed here in Newburyport.
Invocation 11:00 – Reverend Aram Marashlian
Star Spangled Banner – Newburyport High School Marching Band under the direction of Joe Nuccio, his 25th year. The vocalist is Barron Brissett Jr., from Newburyport, a retired Army veteran and professional singer.
Pledge of Allegiance – Kelly Bennett and her two sons Nick and Daniel. Kelly’s husband is presently serving in Afghanistan with the United States Army.
Introductions of elected officials and Guest Speaker(s)
Invited Guests:
U.S. Representative John Tierney
Massachusetts Senator Steven Baddour
Massachusetts Representative Mike Costello
Essex County Sherriff Frank Cousins
Newburyport City Council Members
Page Two – Memorial Day Press release
Medley of Military Music – Newburyport High School Marching Band.
Walk to the River 11:40 (approx.) –gather at the Boardwalk at the boat ramp next to Black Cow restaurant
This portion of the parade will honor fallen Coastguardsmen, Navy and Merchant Marine who have given their lives for this country. A forty-seven foot Coast Guard cutter will be holding close to the Boardwalk
The Newburyport High School Marching Band will play the Coast Guard Hymn – Semper Paratus.
The Newburyport Police Honor Guard will render a rifle volley of three shots
A wreath will be thrown from the Coast guard Cutter
Two vintage war planes will fly over, one trailing smoke
The parade continues up State Street to the Veterans’ Cemetery on the corner of Pond Street and Route One. Estimated arrival time 12:15.
Benediction - Reverend Aram Marashlian
Gettysburg Address recited by students from the Nock Middle School.
Solemn Music & Taps – Newburyport High School Marching Band
Newburyport Police Honor Guard Rifle Volley
Bagpiper walks up and over the hill and disappears
Rain will move the ceremony inside to the City Hall Auditorium
Plan to be there, if you can!
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