Memorial Day Parade, Ceremonies and Discounts 2014 South of Boston
Here are the Memorial Day events going South of Boston upcoming long  weekend.  If you know of any events that are going on which are not listed here please let us know so we can add them.  Also check out the discount and freebies that business offer for veterans and servicemen. we are still working on our final list
Abington Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26 10 am
Abington Memorial Day Parade
Begins at the American Legion Washington St
Braintree Memorial Day Ceremony
The Braintree Veterans Council will hold a Memorial Day service at the Garden of Honor in Blue Hill Cemetery at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 25. Everyone is welcome.
Brockton Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday  26 May, 2014
Start: War Memorial Building, 156 West Elm St. at 10 am.
Route: Left on Arlington Street, left on Belmont Street, left on Main Street, Continue on Main to Legion Park Way, Left onto Legion Parkway and ending with a Ceremony at the Veterans’ of all Wars Monument Located on Legion Parkway @Warren Ave.
Canton Memorial day Ceremony
Monday May 26th
Memorial Day ceremonies will begin with the parade on Washington Street from Canton High School at 9 a.m.
Cohasset Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday May 26th
10:30 am – Kicks off at American Legion Hall with stops at North Cohasset Cemetery, North Cohasset Honor Roll, Woodside Cemetery, and Beechwood Cemetery.
Duxbury Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26 10:00am
Duxbury Memorial Day Parade and Servies. A reception at the American Legion will follow.
Begins at Myles Standish Cemetery, Chestnut Street and ends at First Parish Church
11:15 services at First Parish Church
Halifax Memorial Day Parade
Monday May 26th  9:30 a.m Parade  from the Shelby Plaza along Route 106 to town hall, where ceremonies will be held, including laying of wreaths at 10 a.m.
Hanover Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26th 10:00 am
Starts  at St. Mary’s Church and ends at Town Hall.
Hanson Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26 10:00am
The Hanson Memorial Day Parade will begin at the Indian Head School with a reading of the Memorial Day Proclamation. The parade will proceed to the Town Hall for a reading of the Gettysburg Address.  The participants will regroup and march to the Fern Hill Cemetery for Memorial Day Ceremony and guest speakers.
Hull Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 26th 9:30 am
Begins at Hull high school and continues to march to the Gold Star Mothers Monument in Hull Village Cemetery.
Hingham Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday May 26th 11 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Park in Hingham Center. USAF Brig. Gen. Christopher Weggeman will be the principal speaker. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be conducted in Hingham Town Hall’s Sanborn Auditorium.
Kingston Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26 10am
Kingston Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies. Tributes will be made at each War Memorial in town, and a small ceremony will be held at Town Hall at the end of the parade.
Marshfield Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 26 10:30
Begins behind Marshalls in Webster Square, proceeds down Snow Road to Veterans Memorial Park.
Milton Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday May 26th 9:30 am
A wreath-laying ceremony at town hall. It will be followed by a march to Milton Cemetery for ceremonies.
Norwell Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday May 26th 10:30am
The corner of Main and Lincoln streets. Marchers will proceed east on Main Street to the Norwell Veterans Memorial Common, then turn south on River Street and regroup on the common for an 11 a.m. ceremony. A reception at the American Legion will follow.
Pembroke Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 26
Starting at 12:45pm until 2:30 pm, the Center will be closed from Lucky Dawg on Mattakeesett St. to Oldham St. at First Church. Please use Mountain Ave., Wampatuck and Oldham as detours.
Plymouth Memorial day parade and ceremony
From Shirley Square parade proceeds north on Route 3A stopping at 1820 Courthouse Green, then to Samoset Street entering Vinehills-Oak Grove Cemetery, to Summer Street to the World War I Memorial Bridge over Town Brook and continues on to the Training Green.
To honor all soliders, this Memorial Day weekend there will be 150 flags placed around the monument in the center of Plymouth’s own Training Green. They will be placed there honoring all the men and women from Plymouth who have fought for our country. The Memorial Day parade will end at the Green with a small ceremony and a wreath laying.
For more information contact the Veteran’s Council at 508-747-1620 x172.
Quincy Memorial Day Parade,
Monday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m.
The parade will step off from Quincy Credit Union at 10:30 a.m. on Memorial Day and march along Hancock Street to Coddington Street and finally to Mount Wollaston Cemetery, where the ceremony will be held at the World War II podium.
Rockland Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 26 10 AM
Parade begins on Summit Street and continues to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. From there it will continue to Union Street and end at the library lawn for a short ceremony.
Scituate Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 26 10:30
From Town Hall down First Parish Road to the Lawson Park. Once at the Lawson Park, the Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at @ 11:15 a.m.
Sharon Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Decorating veterans graves: 6 p.m. Friday  May 24th at Rock Ridge Cemetery. Volunteers are needed. In the event of heavy rain Friday evening, assembly will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday May 25th
Service: 1:15 p.m. Sunday at Rock Ridge Cemetery. Assemble at the intersection of East and Mountain Streets.
Ceremony: 2:20 p.m. Sunday in front of town hall.
Weymouth Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
8:30 a.m. – COLUMBIAN SQUARE WREATH PLACEMENT
9:15 a.m. –KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL CEREMONY @ JACKSON SQUARE
10:00 a.m. – PARADE From JACKSON SQUARE to TOWN HALL From Broad St. to Middle St.
11:00 a.m. – WEYMOUTH’S MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM @ CIVIC CENTER NEXT TO TOWN HALL
Whitman Memorial Day Parade
Parade: 9 a.m. Monday from corner of Court Street and Whitman Avenue, proceeds through the center of town and ending at town park. Ceremonies will be held following the parade at the Veteran’s Post 697, 95 Essex St.
Each year businesses honor Veterans and Service members by offering Memorial Day  discounts on goods, services, and dining.
Battleship Cove Fall River
On Memorial Day Weekend Battleship Cove will remember those Veterans who proudly served our country by offeringfree admission to all active duty, retired, and reserve military personnel who show proof of service from Saturday, May 24th through Monday, May 26th.Â
Monday, May 26 11:30am – Battleship Cove will conduct its traditional Memorial Day service by honoring the men and women who gave their lives to defend our nation’s freedom. Experience a traditional military observance with the lowering and raising of the American flag from half-staff, wreath laying, and a gun salute from USS Massachusetts’ 5†guns.
The Hall at Gillete stadiumÂ
Come enjoy Memorial Day Weekend at The Hall! Veterans and Active Military will get in FREE Sat., Sun., & Mon
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Free admission for all on Monday May 26th
Blue Star Museums
Blue Star Museums is a partnership among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, Joining Forces, MetLife Foundation and museums across the country. From Memorial Day (May 26, 2014) through Labor Day (September 1, 2014), thousands of museums, art centers, and exhibits are offering free admission to all active duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families.
Home Depot
– Offers a 10 percent discount (up to a $500 maximum) to all active military, reserve, retired or disabled Veterans and their family members with a valid military ID. All other Veterans qualify for a 10 percent discount during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day
Toby Keith I love this Bar in Foxboro
Military personnel with a valid ID will be treated to a free cheeseburger, fries and a drink at the Toby Keith I love This Bar & Grill. Simply show your ID.
 Crumbs Bake Shop South Shore Plaza Braintree
Crumbs Bake Shop appreciates and celebrates all of the brave men and women that serve in the armed forces. This Memorial Day weekend we’d like to say thanks by offering any active or non-active service member a free Cupcake when you buy a signature size cupcake*. Stop by any Crumbs Bake Shop, show us your Military ID and have a cupcake on us. *One cupcake per customer, offer ends Monday, May 27th, 11:59pm PST.