Rochester's Memorial Day parade set to return after three-year absence

A recent Rochester Memorial Day Parade proceeds from the Cocheco River bridge headed south toward the Common. (Courtesy photo)

The Rochester Veterans Council is planning to host the city's first post-pandemic Memorial Day Parade on May 29.

The Parade will start at Holy Rosary Church on North Main Street at 9:30 a.m. and march to the Cocheco River Bridge for a brief stop to conduct the Wreath Memorial Service remembering those sailors who lost their lives at sea.

Following the service the parade will continue down North Main Street to South Main Street and conclude at the Rochester Common, where ceremonies will continue. The Memorial Day weekend will again have its annual Field of Honor event, hosted by Vouchers For Veterans.

For more details on the parade go to www.facebook.com/RMDP23.

For anyone looking to participate in the parade, there is no entry fee. However, all entrants must submit an application to be included in the lineup. If you are interested in participating, email rochestermemorialdayparade@gmail.com.