Let's Celebrate Memorial Day

Memorial Day, an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. (source: History.com)

At Rhode Island Orthodontics we believe it is important to remember and honor those that have served our country. Being that we have patients throughout the West Bay area we want to let you all know where you can celebrate Memorial Day with us.

Memorial Day parades in Rhode Island:

Barrington
When: May 25, 9 a.m.
Where: Lincoln Avenue to Upland Way, Barrington and Maple aves. and County Road.

East Greenwich
When: May 25, 10 a.m.
Where: Academy Field, 111 Peirce St., over to the World War II memorial on Cliff Street, then down Main Street and ending with a ceremony at the town hall. The Leap Frogs US Navy parachute team will jump onto Academy Field to open the parade.

Glocester
When: May 25, 10 a.m.
Where: Chepachet Free Will Baptist Church, Putnam Pike, and continues down Route 44.

North Kingstown
When: May 25, 10 a.m.
Where:  West Main to Brown and Phillips sts., then over to Tower Hill Road for a Memorial Day ceremony at Elm Grove Cemetery. Don't miss a pre-parade concert by the the Lafayette Band in Updike Park. Parade will be canceled in the event of rain.

North Providence
When: May 25, 1 p.m.
Where: North Providence High School, Mineral Spring Avenue, to Douglas Avenue and Governor John A. Notte Jr. Park, where a festival of food vendors, music and more will take place until 6 p.m.

Scituate
When: May 25, 10 a.m.
Where: Berkander Field on Institute Lane to Main Street, Silk Lane and Greenville Road.

South Kingstown
When: May 25, 10 a.m.
Where: Holly Street to Main Street, ending at Saugatucket Park on High Street.

West Greenwich
When: May 25, 1 p.m.
Where: Coventry line, Route 102, to the town hall, where a memorial service will be held directly following the parade.

Westerly
When: May 25, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Pawcatuck Shopping Center, West Broad Street, Connecticut, to Westerly's High Street and Wilcox Park.

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