Memorial Day Parades and Events

Dates and times for 2023 Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in New Hampshire.

We are thankful for all of the brave men and women who have served and died for their country as well as the families who support them.

Below, you will find dates and times for some of the 2023 Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in NH, organized in alpha order by town name. While we do our very best to ensure that the information below is correct, you should always double check with your local town/city hall or police department to verify dates and times.

Atkinson, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Parade route: Starts at Town Hall and goes to to Academy Avenue, left on to Leroy Avenue and right on Main Street and proceeds to the Atkinson Town Dow Common where a Memorial Day ceremony will take place.
More information: town-atkinsonnh.com

Bedford, NH
Memorial Day Hometown Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 1 p.m.
Parade route: Parade starts at Bedford High School’s driveway, goes down to County Road and up to Liberty Hill Road, and ends at McKelvie Intermediate School.
More information: bedfordreconline.com

Bristol, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023
More information: townofbristolnh.org

New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH
Memorial Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 11 a.m.
FYI: Please plan to arrive by 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited and attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. The ceremony normally runs for one hour.
More information: nhsvc.com

Bow, NH
“Never Forget, Forever Honor” Memorial Day Ceremony and Community Picnic
When: Monday, May 29, 2023
A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the gazebo from 4:30-5:15 p.m.., followed by a community picnic lunch from 5:15-6:30 p.m.
More information: bownh.gov

Center Harbor, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at noon
More information: centerharbornh.org

Concord, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Parade route: The parade will start at the Christ the King Church parking lot on Thorndike Street, take a left onto South Main Street and head down Main Street, taking a left onto Park Street.  The parade will then go up Park Street, take a left turn onto North State Street, and then take another left turn onto Capitol Street, circling back to the City Plaza where there will be a brief ceremony.
More information: concordnh.gov

Dover’s Woodman Museum
Memorial Day Celebration
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11 a.m.
All are invited to the Civil War Veteran Ceremony Monument in Pine Hill Cemetery for a ceremony honoring all of Dover’s veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country. The ceremony will include a presentation of colors and addresses by local veterans and the executive director.
More information: woodmanmuseum.org

Dublin, NH
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11:15 a.m.
Parade route: The parade begins at Yankee Publishing’s parking lot and proceeds to the cemetery for a short ceremony and then returns to the village center for a closing ceremony. After the parade, everyone is invited to continue Memorial Day celebrations with hotdogs and ice cream on the side lawn of the Dublin Community Center. The traditional lunch for veterans will be in a new spot this year – the back North Room of the DubHub.
More information: dublinadvocate.com

Durham, NH
Memorial Day Ceremony
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10 a.m.
There will be a Remembrance Ceremony at Memorial Park on Main Street to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect our country. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. on Main Street with special guest speakers, musical tributes, laying of the wreath at Memorial Park and more.
More information: ci.durham.nh.us

Epping, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10 a.m.
More information: townofepping.com

Exeter, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Parade route: Parade begins at Swasey Parkway in Exeter, NH
More information: exeternh.gov

Fremont, NH
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
When: Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Parade route: Parade begins at Town Hall on Main Street and ends at the Village Cemetery in Fremont.
More information: fremont.nh.gov

Greenville, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 2 p.m.
Parade route: The parade travels along Main Street to the War Memorial at the corner of Main and River Streets.
More information: greenvillenh.org

Hancock, NH
Memorial Day Rememberance
When: Monday, May 29, 2023
More information: hancocknh.org

Hampton, NH
Memorial Day special fireworks display
When: Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 9:30 p.m.
Head to Hampton Beach for a special Memorial Day fireworks display. Fireworks are best seen between B and C streets and happen every Wednesday throughout the summer.
More information: hamptonbeach.org

Henniker, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10 a.m.
Parade route: The parade starts at Cogswell Memorial School and goes around the square to Circle Street, then back up and ends at the Angela Robinson Bandstand.
More information: henniker.org

Hollis, NH
Memorial Day Ceremony
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
More information: hollisnh.org

Hopkinton, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10 a.m.
Parade route: The parade will follow a short route along Main Street in Hopkinton, pausing at the Civil War Park and at Old Hopkinton Cemetery before returning to Harold Martin School for brief remarks and music performed by the Hopkinton Town Band.
More information: hopkinton-nh.gov

Kingston, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 1 p.m.
Parade route: The parade will start rolling at 1 p.m., from Kingston Town Hall, head across the street to Kingston Pizza, left on West Main street, right on Rockrimmon Road, left onto Ball Road all the way to Danville Road. Then left onto Danville Road, left to Main Street, all the way on West Main Street past Kingston Pizza to Church Street, left onto North Road, and parking at Greenwood cemetery.
More information: carriagetownenews.com

Litchfield, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10 a.m.
Parade route: The parade begins at the Litchfield Middle School and ends at the Historical Society building.
More information: litchfieldnh.gov

Lebanon, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Parade route: The parade will start on Eldridge Street, head down Hanover Street (Wreath Ceremony at the bridge), around Colburn Park, down Church Street, through School Street Cemetery (Wreath Ceremony in the cemetery), down School Street, and finally ending at Colburn Park.
More information: lebanonnh.gov

Londonderry, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Parade route: The parade steps off from Robert Lincoln Way and afterwards, there will be an open house for new American Legion members and a cookout.
More information: londonderrynh.org

New Ipswich, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Sunday, May 21, 2023
There are two parades held on this day: one at 10 a.m. and another at 1 p.m.
More information: townofnewipswich.org

Pelham, NH
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies
When: Monday, May 29, 2023
Ceremony starts at 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park and parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and marches to Gibson Cemetery.
More information: pelhamweb.com

Raymond, NH
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10 a.m.
Parade route: Parade starts on Main Street by Harriman Road and will travel down Epping Street to the Pine Grove Cemetery and back. A short ceremony and 21 gun salute will immediately follow the parade on the Town Common at 11 a.m.
More information: facebook.com

Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge, NH
Memorial Day Service
When: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 10 a.m.
More information: cathedralofthepines.org/events

Rochester, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.
Parade route: The parade will step off at 9:30 am sharp from Holy Rosary Church, on North Main Street, and make its way to the Arched Bridge over the Cocheco River. There will be a short stoppage of the parade to conduct a Wreath Memorial Service at the bridge, after which the parade will continue down North Main Street through downtown onto South Main Street, concluding just past the Rochester Common in time for ceremonies at the Field of Honor.
More information: rochesternh.gov

Stratham, NH
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 12 p.m.
Begining at 12 p.m., the SVFD will have a Memorial Service outside the Fire Station at the flagpole. At 1 p.m., the parade will start forming at the Jack Rabbit Lane entrance to StrathamHill Park under direction of Parade Marshall, Dave Emanuel. The Parade will include the CMS Band, Color Guards, Fire Department, Scout groups, antique vehicles, and any others who wish to participate. At 1:30 p.m., the Stratham Memorial Day Parade will march from Jack Rabbit Lane, east onto Portsmouth Avenue to Stratham Hill Park. At 1:45 p.m. there will be a Memorial Day Program that will begin at the Veterans Memorial Garden at Stratham Hill Park.
More information: strathamnh.gov

Windham, NH
Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 29, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.
Parade route: Parade begins at Windham Center School and ends at the Veterans’ Section of the Cemetery on the Plain in Windham.
More information: windhamnh.gov