Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Wellington
Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will honor all veterans with a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30th, 2016. Veterans are invited to walk in a Memorial Day Parade beginning at 8:15 am at Village Hall located at 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard. The parade ends at Wellington’s Veterans Memorial located on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard, and will be followed at 8:30 am by the Memorial Day Ceremony.
Wellington has also partnered with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor all of our Vietnam Veterans, including those held as prisoners of war and those listed as missing in action. Veterans will be recognized for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States on this 50th year of remembrance. Wellington has also received a proclamation recognizing its approval as an official Commemorative Program Partner. For additional information regarding the Commemorative Partner Program, visit the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration website at www.vietnamwar50th.com/commemorative_partners.
If you are an active or retired veteran attending the ceremony, you will have an opportunity to register the morning of the event at the Wellington tent to be recognized during the ceremony. To become a part of this event or to walk in the parade, please contact Michelle Garvey at (561) 791-4082.
The American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will also be holding their annual Veterans Open House on Thursday, June 9th from 7:00-9:30pm at the Village Park Gymnasium (11700 Pierson Rd). This event will feature guest speakers to raise awareness about the American Legion and the services offered to veterans. For more information about the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390, please contact [email protected].
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For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.