The
Narberth community will come together again this holiday weekend to
honor veterans at the annual Narberth Memorial Day Parade http://airmail.
Harold D. Speakman American Legion Post 356 is the primary sponsor of
the event, which is co-sponsored by the Narberth War Memorial Committee.
The parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. in
front of the post at the community building on Windsor Avenue, marching
through town to reach the downtown area on Haverford Avenue by between 10:15 and 10:30 a.m. Many
community groups and organizations will participate, including local
Girl and Boy Scout troops, the Narberth Fire Co. and Narberth Ambulance.
front of the post at the community building on Windsor Avenue, marching
through town to reach the downtown area on Haverford Avenue by between 10:15 and 10:30 a.m. Many
community groups and organizations will participate, including local
Girl and Boy Scout troops, the Narberth Fire Co. and Narberth Ambulance.
A
special feature of the Narberth parade is always the marching bands.
This year five bands will be participating: the Brian Boro Pipes and
Drums from King of Prussia, the champion Hegeman String Band, the
Philadelphia Freedom Band, the Watson Highlanders Pipe Band, and the
John Shaw Band.
special feature of the Narberth parade is always the marching bands.
This year five bands will be participating: the Brian Boro Pipes and
Drums from King of Prussia, the champion Hegeman String Band, the
Philadelphia Freedom Band, the Watson Highlanders Pipe Band, and the
John Shaw Band.
The mornings observances conclude with a service at the Narberth War Memorial site at Windsor and North Wynnewood avenues at 11 a.m. for
the laying of wreaths and a rifle salute. Speakers will include state
Rep. Mary Jo Daley, and Vincent Capriotti will sing the National Anthem
and God Bless America.
the laying of wreaths and a rifle salute. Speakers will include state
Rep. Mary Jo Daley, and Vincent Capriotti will sing the National Anthem
and God Bless America.
