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| The Nation's Oldest Memorial Day Parade is in Portsmouth, Virginia |
Portsmouth, Virginia's 127th Memorial Day Parade has been an annual tradition since 1884, making it the oldest Memorial Day parade in the United States. The parade (which is free and open to the public) starts at 11:00 a.m. (Rain or Shine) in downtown Portsmouth.
Annually, the Memorial Day Parade salutes the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and celebrates Portsmouth’s proud military heritage. This year’s parade will include floats, marching band units, armed forces units, lots of excitement, and much more.
Rear Admiral-Select Gregory Thomas of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard will be the Grand Marshal for this historic parade.
The Parade Route The 1800 block of High Street at I.C. Norcom High School will be the starting point for the parade which will travel east on High Street; turn right on Crawford Street; and end at Columbia Street.
For more information, call the Portsmouth City Clerk’s Office at 757-393-8639.
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