May 29, 2023
2023-05-29T09:00:00
Memorial Day Event
Monday, May 29, 2023
Memorial Day Schedule of Events and Order of Occurrence
- Gather at City Hall (9:00-9:30A.M.)
- Organize parade participants (9:30-10:00A.M.)
- Parade steps off (10:00-10:15A.M.)
- Arrive at cemetery (10:30-10:45A.M.)
- Ceremony begins (10:45-11:00A.M.)
- Welcoming message (Ken B.)
- Acknowledge everyone in attendance
- Pledge of Allegiance (All)
- Prayer/Spiritual Message (Fr. Paul from St. Johns)
- Star Spangled Banner (All)
- Other music/songs (Choir)
- Flowers carried to flagpole (Commander Bronson/ Others)
- Rifle Salute
- Taps
- MC introduces Mayor of New Brighton (Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas)
- MC introduces Commander Bronson
- MC recognizes those in attendance who have served, asking them to come forward by military branch.
- MC makes closing comments.
- Everyone is invited to the Eagles Club for hot dogs, chips, refreshm