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The following is a schedule of events marking the holiday:
SATURDAY, MAY 29
9:30 a.m.: A gravesite flag-placement ceremony will be held at Calverton National Cemetery. Preregistered veteran service organizations, Scout units and families will participate; volunteers will be limited. For information, contact Frank Bailey at [email protected].
The Avenue of Flags will be displayed throughout the grounds until June 7.
No public Memorial Day ceremony will be held, but the cemetery will post photos of the flags on its social media channels.
MONDAY, MAY 31
7:30 a.m.: Orient’s annual Memorial Day parade begins at the Main Road firehouse and proceeds through the village before returning to the firehouse.