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American Legion Memorial Day Services
May 27 - May 29
Throughout Memorial Day weekend, several events in New Bedford will honor those who laid down their lives while serving the country.
The events include:
Saturday, May 27
9 a.m. at Rural Cemetery
The Greater New Bedford Civil War Round Table will conduct a memorial exercise at the Union Soldier’s Burial Site at Rural Cemetery, 149 Dartmouth St. These services typically include historical reenactments, music, and a gun salute.
Sunday, May 28
10:00 a.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery
New Bedford Post 1, The American Legion will conduct a Memorial Day Exercise at the Veterans’ Plot in Pine Grove Cemetery, 1100 Ashley Boulevard.
12 p.m. at New Bedford City Hall
New Bedford Post 1, The American Legion will conduct a Memorial Day Exercise at the Vietnam Veterans’ Honor Roll at New Bedford City Hall (133 William Street) on the William Street side of the building.
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)
8:15 a.m. at Rural Cemetery
New Bedford Post 1, The American Legion will conduct a Memorial Day Exercise at the Veterans’ Plot in Rural Cemetery, 149 Dartmouth Street.
10 a.m. at Pier 3
The New Bedford Port Society’s Annual Memorial Day Fishermen’s Service, Pier 3, New Bedford Waterfront.
11:30 a.m. City of New Bedford Memorial Day Parade will form at the intersection of Hathaway Blvd. and Parker Street beginning around 10:30 a.m. and stepping off at 11:30 a.m.
