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- Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May
- Memorial Day 2009: May 25
- The National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC, begins at 2: 00 p.m. on May 25, 2009
- Many towns and cities across the U.S. celebrate Memorial Day with parades
- Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John LoganThe Grant Tribune Sentinel: History of Memorial Day (May 20, 2008)
- First observed: May 30, 1868The Grant Tribune Sentinel: History of Memorial Day (May 20, 2008)
- First state to officially recognize Memorial Day was New York in 1873The Grant Tribune Sentinel: History of Memorial Day (May 20, 2008)
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Memorial Day Parades are held across the country each year. On Memorial Day, service men and women of the U.S. armed forces are paid tribute and honored for their sacrifices. Memorial Day falls on the last Monday in May of each year.
In 2009, Memorial Day falls on May 25th. One of the largest parades is the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C.
National Memorial Day Parade
The National Memorial Day Parade takes place each year in Washington, DC. In 2007, nearly 250,000 watched the parade and actor Gary Sinise served as the Honorary Marshal. In 2008, the Grand Marshals were "Today's Heroes," a group of decorated veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The National Memorial Day Parade is a tradition that dates back about 70 years.Official Site: The National Memorial Day Parade
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Memorial Day Parades Questions
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Will you be going to a Memorial Day Parade? 3 AnswersEvery year, I make a point of going downtown to watch the parade. I always go with my father and grandfather, who worked in the military years ago. It means a l... read more -
How have you all spent your Memorial Day? Some day, well get to a Memorial Day parade in Chicago. Parades are weird and cool. 2 AnswersI spent the day reminding my friends and family what memorial day is about. Since it has been moved from May 30th to the last monday in May (to make a 3-day wee... read more -
Christine Quinn - should she be allowed to display her gay pride at the St. Patricks Day parade? 2 AnswersMy goodness, absolutely. Wearing a pin on her sweater could only offend intolerant morons. Honestly, being gay is no more taboo than having blonde hair. Nobody ... read more
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