What You Need to Know about Memorial Day Events in New Hampshire

We've got you covered in case you're wondering what time your local Memorial Day Parade will kick-off this weekend!

If you want to bring the kids out to show support for our troops and to thank those who have served and sacrificed, here is an abbreviated listing of Memorial Day Parades throughout New Hampshire.

The below list is from ParentingNH website. It's always a good idea to check directly with your city/town in case there has been a change in schedule. (You can get the full list at ParentingNH website. 

Antrim, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 28, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.
More information: townofbennington.com

New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH
Memorial Day Ceremony
When: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 11 a.m.
FYI: Please plan to arrive by 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited and attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. The ceremony normally runs for one hour.

Bow, NH
Memorial Day Parade and Cookout
When: Monday, May 28, 2018
A wreath ceremony will be held at the Town Pond at 4:15 p.m. to honor all branches of the military. Attendees should bring chairs and blankets for the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Town Bandstand from 4:30-5:15 p.m. and food will be available from 5-7 p.m. with music and entertainment from 5:15-7 p.m.
More information: bownh.gov

Center Harbor, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 28, 2018 at noon

Concord, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 28, 2018; 9 a.m.
Parade route: Parade starts along Main Street and Pleasant Street to Main Street and Franklin Street and Franklin Street and North State Street to North State Street and Capitol Street. The parade then marches south on North State Street to the Statehouse plaza for a closing ceremony.
More information: www.concordnh.gov

Danville, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10 a.m.

Derry, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 28, 2018 at 11 a.m.
Parade route: Parade begins at Hood Commons on Crystal Avenue then takes a left onto East Broadway and will end at MacGregor Park (next to the Derry Public Library) where a ceremony and observances will take place.

Durham, NH
71^st Annual Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 28, 2018 at 10 a.m.
Parade route: Parade starts at Mill Pond Road and heads to downtown Durham and Memorial Park.
More information: facebook.com

Epping, NH
Memorial Day Parade and Cookout
All are invited to a cookout after the parade at the American Legion.
When: Monday, May 28, 2018; 10 a.m.
More information: speakupepping.com

Exeter, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 28, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Parade route: Parade begins at Swasey Parkway in Exeter, NH
More information: exeternh.gov

Farmington, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Sunday, May 27, 2018; 1 p.m.
Parade route: The parade beings at the Civil War Memorial in the Pine Grove Cemetery and proceeds to the Old Town Hall.
More information: unionleader.com

Gilford, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 28, 2018 at 10 a.m.
The parade begins after the conclusion of the annual Run to Remember 5k, which begins at 9 a.m.

Greenland, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 28, 2018 at 10 a.m.
Parade route: Parade starts in the Town Hall parking lot and heads to the town green in Greenland for a short ceremony.
More information: greenland-nh.com

Hampton, NH
Memorial Day special fireworks display
When: Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 9:30 p.m.
Head to Hampton Beach for a special Memorial Day fireworks display. Fireworks are best seen between B and C streets and happen every Wednesday throughout the summer.
More information: hamptonbeach.org

Manchester, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 28, 2018; 2 p.m.
More information: https://www.manchesternh.gov/City-Calendars/Event-Details/EventID/X87614

Nashua, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 28, 2018; 10 a.m.
Parade route: Parade starts from Holman Stadium on Amherst Street and continues to City Hall on Main Street in Nashua.

Plymouth, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 28, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Parade route: Parade starts at the National Guard Armory on Armory Road in Plymouth.
More information: plymouth-nh.org

Raymond, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 28, 2018; 10 a.m.
Parade route: Parade starts on Main Street by Harriman Road and will travel down Epping Street to the Pine Grove Cemetery and back. A short ceremony and 21 gun salute will immediately follow the parade on the Town Common at 11 a.m.
More information: http://www.raymondareanews.com

Rochester, NH
Memorial Day Parade
More information: http://www.rochesternh.org/pages/SpecialEvents

Seabrook, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 9 a.m.
Parade route: Parade starts at the Seabrook Town Hall on Lafayette Road and ends at the Rand Memorial Church on South Main Street in Seabrook.
More information: alseabrooknh.org/calendar.htm

Stratham, NH
Memorial Day Celebration
When: Monday, May 28, 2018; 1:30p.m.
Parade route: Parade starts on Jackrabbit Lane then heads east onto Portsmouth Avenue to Stratham Hill Park. A Memorial Day program will be held at Stratham Hill Park following the parade.
More information: http://www.strathamnh.gov/pages/StrathamNH_Admin/MemorialDay2016.pdf

Windham, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 28, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.
Parade route: Parade begins at Windham Center School and ends at the Veterans' Section of the Cemetery on the Plain in Windham.
More information: windhamnewhampshire.com

Wolfeboro, NH
Memorial Day Parade and Observance
When: Monday, May 28, 2018 from 9 a.m. - noon
Parade route: Parade starts at Brewster Memorial Field then proceeds to Carpenter School, Wolfeboro Post Office and Cate Park Bandstand.
More information: wolfeboronh.us