On Monday, November 11th Arlington gathers to pay tribute to our veterans and their families for their service to our nation. Participants will gather at 10:15 a.m. in the Walgreens parking lot at 324 Massachusetts Avenue. At 10:30 a.m. participants will proceed on foot to the Central Fire Station at 411 Massachusetts Avenue. The parade route is 1/3 mile and will take about fifteen minutes.
All are welcome to join the Veterans Day ceremony inside the Central Fire Station. Those attending should gather by 10:50 a.m. The ceremony will take about 30 minutes. Speakers include:
Arlington Select Board Chair, Stephen DeCourcey
Arlington Town Manager, Jim Feeney
Veterans Services Director, Phil McGovern
Mass State Senator, Cindy Friedman
Representative, Dave Rogers
Following the ceremony participants are invited to move to the Veterans Memorial Park in front of the Central Fire State to observe wreath-laying at the Veterans Memorial, followed by coffee and doughnuts back in the station.