Memorial Day 2022

Monday, May 30, 2022

Please join us as Reading remembers the service and sacrifice of all men and women who have died in service to our country

Reading will be returning to our pre-pandemic Memorial Day services with a parade beginning at 9:00 AM on Monday, May 30, 9:00 AM. The Parade begins at the American Legion on Ash street and proceeds down Main Street to Laurel Hill Cemetery.  

Services will be held in each of Reading’s four cemeteries. Decorating of the 2,300+ Veteran’s graves will begin on Wednesday, May 25, 9:00 AM at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Volunteers are needed to place a flag holder at each Veteran grave. If you are interested in assisting please email Kevin Bohmiller at kbohmiller@ci.reading.ma.us or call 781-942-6652. Thank you.

  • 9:00 AM – Parade begins at the American Legion on Ash Street. All Veterans are welcome to participate.  
  • 9:15 AM – Services at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
  • 10:45 AM – Services at Forest Glen Cemetery.
  • 11:30 AM – Services at Charles Lawn Cemetery.
  • 12:00 Noon – Services at Wood End Cemetery.

For more information please contact VSO, Kevin Bohmiller at 781-942-6652

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