Memorial Day holds great significance as a day of remembrance for the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. military. In 2023, numerous major parades and ceremonies are scheduled across the country to honor and pay tribute to these fallen heroes. This article will provide an overview of the prominent parades taking place this year, highlighting their respective locations and key events.
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- Blue Ash Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony:
- 10:15 a.m.: The parade commences from Reed Hartman Highway and Cooper Road, proceeding east on Cooper to Monroe and concluding in the Cancer Support Community parking lot.
- 11:30 a.m.: Following the parade, a special ceremony will take place in the Cancer Support Community parking lot, featuring keynote speaker Captain Jeff Lamphear.
- Edgewood Memorial Day Ceremony:
- 10 a.m.: This annual ceremony will be held at Freedom Park located at 550 Freedom Park Drive, Edgewood.
- Fairfield Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony:
- 10 a.m. to noon: The parade commences at Express Scripts and moves south on Hicks Boulevard, right on Nilles Road, left on Bibury Road, right on Wessel Drive, culminating at Fairfield Veterans Memorial Park.
- 11 a.m.: The parade concludes with a brief ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.
- Florence Memorial Day Parade and Program:
- 10 a.m.: The parade commences at Boone County High School, follows Burlington Pike, turns at Ewing Boulevard, and ends at the Florence Government Center.
- 11:30 a.m.: The annual Memorial Day ceremony follows at the Veterans Memorial located at the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd.
- 17Strong Hamilton Memorial Day Parade:
- 9 a.m.: Line up on Monument Avenue to the Columbia Bridge.
- 9:30 a.m.: Wreath Ceremony at the Soldiers & Sailors Monument.
- 10 a.m.: Departure to Greenwood Cemetery.
- Harrison Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony – Historic Downtown Harrison:
- 10 a.m.: The parade commences at Harrison Elementary, moving west on Broadway, north on State Street, east on Harrison Avenue, and concluding at Glenhaven Cemetery. A ceremony will follow, including a 21-gun salute and Taps.
- Independence Memorial Day Parade:
- 10:30 a.m.: Sponsored by the Moon Brothers American Legion Lodge in cooperation with the City of Independence. The parade route begins at Delaware Crossing and Madison Pike, ending at the Kenton County Courthouse.
- Milford Memorial Day Parade:
- 9:30 a.m.: The parade departs from the American Legion Post 450 and proceeds to Memorial Park for a brief ceremony. It then proceeds north on Main Street to Lila Avenue, right on Cemetery Road to Greenlawn Cemetery for a wreath-laying and ceremony. The parade reassembles at St. Andrew Cemetery for another wreath-laying ceremony.
- Newport Memorial Day Parade:
- 9 a.m. to noon: The parade commences at Sixth and York streets, continues east up Sixth Street, turns right on Monmouth Street, and concludes at 10th Street in front of the City Municipal Building. A ceremony to honor veterans will follow in front of the Newport City Municipal Building, with a continental breakfast in the first-floor multi-purpose room.
- Sharonville Memorial Day Ceremony:
- Noon: The city will hold a program for Memorial Day at Patriot Pointe, located at 10980 Thornview Drive, Sharonville.
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Memorial Day serves as a solemn reminder of the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. military. The parades and ceremonies mentioned above are just a few of the numerous events taking place across the country to honor and remember these fallen heroes. Attending these gatherings allows us to come together as a community and express our gratitude for their selfless acts of courage. By participating in these memorial activities, we demonstrate our unwavering support for our military personnel and their families. May we never forget the sacrifices made by these individuals and always hold their memories close to our hearts.
