Memorial Day 2015
May 25, 2015: Memorial Day Parade
The parade on May 25th will start at 11:00 AM at Russell School. It will proceed to the monument, the Pennell memorial, and then to the Legion Hall.
Parade Schedule (estimated)
- 6 AM - American Legion team post flags throughout Gray.
- 9 AM - Front parking lot of American Legion will be cordoned off to accommodate ceremony.
- 10-10:30 AM - Participants show up at Russell Street/Russell School to get into order of marching.
- 10:55 AM - Parade starts.
- 11:05 AM - Parade arrives at Monument Square for wreath and gun salute ceremony.
- 11:15 AM - Parade slows down in front of memorial at Newbegin Hall and one boy scout and one girl scout lay flowers and pay respects.
- 11:20 AM - Parade arrives at American Legion. Cars, floats, etc. will be directed to back parking or church parking.
- 11:30 AM - Chaplain shares the blessing, speeches and ceremony, and a special presentation to a legendary living veteran from Gray (it’s a secret).
- 11:45 - Snacks, sandwiches, beverages, and tours of Post 86 will be offered.
Anyone interested in participating in the parade or assisting throughout the day should contact Jason Hall at the American Legion: Jason.T.Hall@maine.gov or 207-522-5471.
May 30, 2015: Our Honored Dead
Join the Maine Living History Association and the Town of Gray on May 30th starting at 1PM as we kick off our campaign to restore Memorial Day to its original date of May 30th. We will have a ceremony and march to the Gray Civil War Monument and then on to Gray Village Cemetery where we will honor one of Maine's adopted Confederate soldiers, "the Stranger" as well as the Colley family.
After there will be refreshments and stories of the war.
This event will honor ALL men who fought and we look forward to having reenactors from the blue and the gray.
Those attending in period attire and wishing to fill a role should contact the Maine Living History Association at director@mainelivinghistory.org ASAP.
Additional details will be posted at https://www.facebook.com/events/2016886325116802/ as they become available.