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05/04/09 (updated 05/19/09)

Traditional parade, ceremonies will mark Memorial Day May 25, 2009

Memorial Day will be observed with the traditional parade and memorial ceremonies in Cape Elizabeth on Monday, May 25, 2009.  This is an opportunity for the community to come together in remembrance of those who have died serving our nation. 

The parade begins at 9 a.m.  Parade participants are asked to gather on Fowler Road at 8:15 a.m.  The parade route begins at the intersection of Fowler Road and Old Ocean House Road, continues north on Route 77, west onto Scott Dyer Road and ending at the War Veteran’s Memoria between the Pond Cove and Middle schools.

A brief ceremony and laying of the wreath will be held at the monument.

The parade will include members of the Cape Elizabeth Police, Fire and Rescue Departments, the Water Extrication Team, Lions’ Club, Middle School Marching Band, and Boy and Girl Scouts. 

Veterans of previous wars, as well as active duty personnel, are invited to march.  With advance notice, accommodations will be made for those veterans unable to walk the route. We encourage anyone who has a family member serving in the armed services to notify Jim Huebener  at 767-1754 (home), 831-3625 (cell), or jhuebene@maine.rr.com, so they can be recognized.

Groups interested in marching, other than those mentioned above, should contact Jim Huebener as soon as possible so they can be included.
 
The 2009 Memorial Day Parade Marshall is Lee Humiston.  Mr. Humiston, a Cape Elizabeth resident, is an Air Force veteran, served during the Vietnam War, and is currently director of the Maine Military Museum and Learning Center in South Portland.

Following the ceremony, residents and guests are invited to an Open House at the Town Center Fire Station.
           
In the event of inclement weather, a ceremony and laying of the wreath will be held at the Cape Elizabeth High School cafeteria.  Parking for the cafeteria is to the back of the high school.

Holiday closures:

Closed May 24 and 25: Donald L. Richards Pool, Fitness Center

Closed May 25: Town Hall, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth schools, Donald L. Richards Pool, Cape Fitness Center, Recycling Center

Open May 26: Recycling Center, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.