Northeast Harbor’s 2023 Memorial Day Observance – Parade, Solemn Ceremony and Community Cookout [PHOTOS]

Last year I had the opportunity to attend the Northeast Harbor's 2022 Memorial Day Observance. It really was wonderful, as it combined everything you could want, a parade, a solemn ceremony honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and capped by a community cookout! They're going to be doing the same thing this Memorial Day, May 29th and you're invited!

The schedule for this year is

• 10:30 a.m. - MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
• 11:00 a.m. (APPROX.) - MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
• 11:30 a.m. (APPROX.) COMMUNITY COOKOUT

The public is welcome to come kick off the unofficial start of summer and gather with the community while enjoying a hamburger or hotdogs. The suggested donation is just $5, and all veterans are invited to enjoy their meal at no charge and with many thanks for their service.

Check out the photos from last year

2022 Northeast Harbor Memorial Day Parade

After the Parade it was time for the Memorial Day Solemn Observance

Bruce Damon the 2nd Vice Commander for District 12 was the Master of Ceremonies

Members of the Legion carried the Colors

Flags were at Half Staff for Memorial Day

Member of the Mount Desert Elementary School Band played under the direction of Mrs. Graves

Charles Stanhope led everyone assembled in the singing of God Bless America.

Buddy Smallidge read the poem "In Flander's Field"

Members of the Mount Desert Lurvey Wright Post No. 103

The MDI High School Pep Band played the National Anthem

The MDI High School Pep Band played the National Anthem

The MDI High School Pep Band played the National Anthem

The MDI High School Pep Band played the National Anthem

The MDI High School Pep Band played the National Anthem

The MDI Pep Band was under the direction of Michael Remy

Pete Elias read President Abraham's "Gettysburg Address"

Hank Olearcek read the names of those who died from the Town of Mount Desert while in service to our country in wars.

Robert Moore placed the wreath in front of the Veteran's Memorial

The Wreath in front of the Veteran's Memorial

Taps being played by members of the MDI High School Pep Band.

Then it was time for the Community Cookout!

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