5 Things: Memorial Day Parade and Forever Home Rescue Open House

Today is Memorial Day, a day to commemorate those service men and women who have died protecting our country in the line of duty.

Below is a list of what is closed on this holiday:

• All Schools
• Banks
• Stock market
• Municipal and state offices
• Federal offices
• Library
• Mail
• Senior Center

Memorial Day Forecast:  According to the National Weather Service based in Taunton calls for a mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Notable Events:

• The annual will assemble behind the on Janes Avenue by 9:45 a.m. Area veterans will lead the parade through Main Street to Baxter Park. Retired Medfield Police Chief William Mann will officiate a brief ceremony at Baxter Park beginning around 10 a.m. , currently on active duty, will deliver the Memorial Day address. Following the Ceremony at Baxter Park, the parade reassembles and marches down Route 109 to Vine Lake Cemetery. Brief stops are made at Vine Lake to honor those who died at sea and then at the Veterans Grave lot. The parade continues out of Vine Lake Cemetery and down route 109 to West Street and into the American Legion Post. One last tribute is made for those who so gave their life for our country at the flagpole in front of the American Legion Post. Parade participants are then invited to retire into the . Refreshments will be offered as prepared by the Sons of the American Legion.

• will hold an open house and adoption event this Memorial Day at its facility from 3 to 5 p.m. Many dogs in foster homes in the area will be at today's open house. You can also view and apply online for any of their dogs up for adoption HERE.

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