The program for Hopkinton’s Memorial Day ceremonies is below. The event begins at Evergreen Cemetery on Wood Street at 9:45 a.m., then proceeds to the Mayhew Street cemeteries and flag pole, and finally the Town Common at 11:15 a.m.
9:45 a.m.: Evergreen Cemetery
Taps & Talk
Gettysburg Address
Old Guard - Gun Salute
St. John’s Cemetery
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Lay wreaths - Legion vets + Scouts
Soldier’s Mound - Grand Army of the Republic
11:15 a.m. - Gazebo on Town Common
Band, Speakers, Gettysburg Address
12:00 p.m. - Flag Dip/National Anthem
12:30 p.m.- Food at St. John's Parish Hall
Learn about the history of Memorial Day at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website here: Memorial Day history - National Cemetery Administration