The American Legion, Post 391 of Charlton has two public ceremonies scheduled to commemorate Memorial Day 2023.
On Sunday, May 28, 2023, Post 391 will attend a church service at the Charlton Methodist Church on Stafford Street, Charlton assembling at 9:45 AM. Following the church service, Post 391 will place wreaths and conduct rifle honor salutes at each cemetery and at the Vietnam Memorial Bridge on Stafford Street.
On Monday, May 29, 2023, the annual Memorial Day parade will be held, rain or shine. Participants are to assemble at 1:30 PM within the main entrance of the Masonic Home complex at 88 Masonic Home Road. Step off time is scheduled for 2:00 PM. Marchers will parade to the Town Library. Memorial wreaths will be placed on the Town Honor Roll. Memorial rifle salutes will be given. Honored speakers will be introduced and music performed.