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The communities and neighbors of Biddeford and Saco are invited to the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 to honor all who have served in the US military. The day begins with a brief Opening Ceremony at 9:55 a.m. on Main Street in Saco (in front of Saco City Hall). Following the brief ceremony that will feature Thornton Academy's performance of the National Anthem the parade will proceed along Main Street and down York Hill into Biddeford. In Biddeford the parade continues along Main Street, turns left onto Alfred Street and concludes in Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Alfred and Pool Streets. The Closing Ceremony will occur at the park at approximately 10:45 a.m.This year’s parade includes veterans from the American Legion and AmVets, local scouting troops and dance troops, elected officials, school bands and police and fire department members from both cities. The Master of Ceremony is Saco City Councilor Mike Burman, Guest Speaker is Biddeford Mayor Martin Grohman, and the Grand Marshal is Lionel Lamontagne. There will be a musical performance from Biddeford Intermediate School's 6th and 7th grade chorus, the Chaplain is Fire Department Chaplain Kevin Jacques, and the National Anthem will be performed at the closing ceremony by the Biddeford Schools Combined Marching Band.
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Downtown, Biddeford, United States
