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SUMMARY:The All White Party — Memorial Day Weekend at The Vault
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Memorial Day weekend\, Friday\, May 22\, at The Vault with an all-white party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. \nDJ Doo Wop headlines the night with a mix of hip hop classics and mixtape staples. A live performance and comedy are also planned. \nKnown as a pioneer of the modern mixtape\, Doo Wop has worked with artists including Mobb Deep and Busta Rhymes. \nDress in all white. The event is 21+ with a valid ID.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-all-white-party-memorial-day-weekend-at-the-vault/
LOCATION:The Vault Music Hall and Pub\, 791 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Memorial Day,The Vault Music Hall
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Civil War Round Table Memorial Day service
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Civil War Round Table will hold its annual Memorial Day service on May 23 at 9 a.m. at Rural Cemetery\, in the Civil War veterans’ plot. The event honors and commemorates New Bedford residents who served in the Civil War. \nMemorial Day began as Decoration Day\, established by Civil War veterans to remember fallen soldiers. The ceremony continues that tradition with a moment of remembrance. \nCoffee and donuts will be available following the service. Organizers invite the community to begin the holiday weekend with a meaningful tribute.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-civil-war-round-table-memorial-day-service/
LOCATION:Rural Cemetery\, 149 Dartmouth St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Free,Memorial Day
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Celebration: Fall River
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day weekend gets an early start May 23 at the Liberal Club\, 20 Star St.\, Fall River. The afternoon and evening celebration features live music\, food trucks\, craft vendors\, games\, and family activities beginning at 1 p.m.\n\nBad Penny opens the music lineup from 1 to 4 p.m. Car Tune Heroes follows from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Double Shot performs from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.\n\nThe outdoor event will be held rain or shine.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/memorial-day-celebration-fall-river/
LOCATION:The Liberal Club\, 20 Star St.\, Fall River\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fair,Fall River,Family,Memorial Day,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T083000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Ceremonies: Wareham
DESCRIPTION:Wareham will mark Memorial Day on Monday\, May 25\, with ceremonies across town honoring those who served and veterans who died in service to the country.\n\nThe lineup includes an invocation\, the Pledge of Allegiance\, the presentation of arms\, wreath-laying\, an honor guard\, and the playing of taps. Participants include the Dudley L. Brown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post\, Wareham Minutemen and militia companies\, the high school JROTC\, and local veterans.\n\nMorning events begin at 8:30 a.m. at Dudley L. Brown Square\, followed by Agawam Cemetery at 9 a.m.\, St. Patrick’s Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.\, Centre Cemetery at 10 a.m.\, Centre Park Memorial at 10:30 a.m.\, and Town Hall Memorial at 11 a.m.\n\nResidents are encouraged to attend a nearby ceremony and honor veterans during the nation’s 250th anniversary year.\n\nSupport for the event comes in part from the Wareham Veterans Day Organization Inc. and a Wareham Community Events Grant.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/memorial-day-ceremonies-wareham/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Memorial Day
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SUMMARY:Annual Memorial Day Boat and Kayak Race
DESCRIPTION:Rochester will hold its annual Memorial Day Boat and Kayak Race on Monday\, May 25\, along the Mattapoisett River. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. at Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir on Snipatuit Road and ends at the Mattapoisett Herring Weir.\n\nHosted by the Rochester Fire Department\, the longtime Memorial Day tradition features homemade river-racing boats\, kayak racers\, and multiple divisions for adults\, juniors\, and families. Trophies will be awarded to top finishers in each category.\n\nPre-registration is required.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/annual-memorial-day-boat-and-kayak-race/
LOCATION:Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir\, Snipatuit Road\, Rochester\, MA\, 02770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Memorial Day,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T090000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Parade: Dartmouth
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Dartmouth will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade at 9 a.m. Monday\, May 25\, through Padanaram. \nTown officials are seeking residents with classic vehicles to take part in the parade. Those interested may contact Veterans Service Agent Matthew Brouillette at 508-762-8301.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/memorial-day-parade-dartmouth/
LOCATION:Padanaram\, 77 Gulf Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Memorial Day,Parade
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Parade: Fairhaven
DESCRIPTION:The Fairhaven Memorial Day Parade will step off at 9 a.m. on Monday\, May 25. Veterans are encouraged to participate. \nMarchers gather at 8:30 a.m. at Union and Main streets in North Fairhaven. The route passes Fairhaven High School and ends with a ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. \nA post-parade gathering follows at the Fairhaven Senior Center\, 229 Huttleston Ave. \nIf there is inclement weather\, a 9 a.m. ceremony will be held at the Senior Center instead of the parade. \nThe annual event is supported by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2892\, the Fairhaven Lions Club\, and the Fairhaven Veterans Service Office. \nFor more information\, contact Mike at 508-202-4603 or Jane at 508-658-3719.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/memorial-day-parade-fairhaven/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Memorial Day,Parade
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SUMMARY:Remembrance and Blessing of the Fleet
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Port Society will hold its annual Memorial Day service on Monday\, May 25. A procession begins at 9:30 a.m. at the historic Seamen’s Bethel and continues to the waterfront for a 10 a.m. ceremony at Pier 3. \nThe remembrance is held along the historic New Bedford waterfront. It honors veterans\, members of the nautical community\, and all who sacrificed in service to the country. Veterans\, families\, and visitors gather each year for remembrance and reflection. \nMusic\, readings\, and a moment of silence are part of the program\, which recognizes all branches of the armed forces and New Bedford’s deep ties to the sea. Attendees are asked to arrive early to explore the Bethel and its nearly two centuries of maritime history. \nIn case of rain\, the service will move indoors to the Seamen’s Bethel. Pre-registration is encouraged.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/remembrance-and-blessing-of-the-fleet/
LOCATION:The Seamens Bethel\, 15 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community,Memorial Day
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Ceremony: Battleship Cove
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day at Battleship Cove is one of the region’s largest observances honoring fallen service members. The annual ceremony begins at noon on Monday\, May 25\, at 5 Water St.\n\nThe remembrance includes a 21-gun salute and tributes to Gold Star families. Visitors gather beside the historic naval ships each year to remember those who died in military service.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/memorial-day-ceremony-battleship-cove/
LOCATION:Battleship Cove\, 5 Water Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Memorial Day
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Parade: Fall River
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day in Fall River will include an afternoon parade at 1:30 p.m. on Monday\, May 25. Veterans groups\, marching bands\, and local organizations will march through the city. \nParade participants are expected to gather at Kennedy Park at noon and the procession ends at City Hall at 2 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/memorial-day-parade-fall-river/
LOCATION:Kennedy Park\, 300 Bradford Ave\, Fall River\, MA\, 02721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Fall River,Memorial Day
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