EVENTS: Oakland Legion Memorial Day parade

This year’s Memorial Day Parade will be on Monday, May 26, starting at noon.

Before the parade there will be a service held at Lakeview Cemetery At 11 a.m., to honor and remember those veterans who have passed.

For his many years of service Dana Wrigley has been chosen as your Grand Marshal. Also, many organizations will be in attendance. The Kora Temple Riders and Clowns, Military Vehicles, Oakland Middle School Band, antique cars and trucks, along with many others.

Sons of American Legion will be hosting their traditional BBQ starting at the end of the parade with burgers, hot dogs, beans and more at the Legion Hall.

The parade will be lining up At the Messalonskee Middle School. All participants are expected to arrive and line up beginning at 11 a.m. At noon it will proceed down Pleasant Street, continuing onto Main Street, from there to Memorial Hall for a ceremony and ending up at the Oakland Post Office. This will be one of the best parades in the area!

If your organization, class or group are interested in participating please contact Bonnie Audet at the Legion Hall and leave a message (207)-465-2446.