2026 Memorial Day Ceremonies and Parades
(on Main Street Maine)
On Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2026), join one of Main Street Maine’s communities as they remember and honor those who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Ceremonies, parades, and other events include:
In Augusta, Maine
The Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Association will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Central Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery (Mt. Vernon Road): 163 Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta.
For the latest information: https://www.facebook.com/mainevets/events
In Bath, Maine
Date Monday, May 25, 2026 | Time: 10:00-1230
Location: start at the Bath Legion
The American Legion Post #21 will hold a Memorial Day Parade and service in honor of Veterans and service members. The Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. at 200 Congress Ave and conclude at Library Park, followed by the wreath-laying service at 11:00 a.m.
Contact the American Legion Smith-Tobey Post 21 if you have questions.
In Belfast, Maine
On Monday, May 25, 2026, Belfast’s Memorial Day Parade will line up at 10:30 a.m. in the Reny’s Plaza parking lot, to step off at 11 a.m. and march down Main Street to the Waterfront for a final ceremony.
9:00 am Service at the POW-MIA Monument at the Bridge
9:20 am Service at the Legion
9:45 am Service at the VFW
10:00 am Service at the Grove Cemetery
11:00 am Parade starts from Reny’s Plaza down Main Street to the waterfront.
For the latest information: https://www.facebook.com/p/Belfast-ME-American-Legion-Post-43-100064406930778/
In Biddeford/Saco, Maine
Biddeford-Saco Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Date & Time: Monday, May 25, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Downtown Saco to Veterans Memorial Park in Biddeford
A longstanding joint community tradition featuring veterans, local officials, student musicians, and remembrance ceremonies honoring those who gave their lives in military service.
The parade will start on Main Street at Saco City Hall at 10 a.m. and proceed to Biddeford’s Veterans Memorial Park.
Please register by May 10th. Once you register, you’ll only receive an email if we have any questions. Otherwise, we’ll send the Order of Parade one week in advance.
The Closing Ceremony will occur at Biddeford’s Veterans Memorial Park. We ask all parade participants to consider attending the closing ceremony as a way to show respect for the intentions of Memorial Day.
Questions about the parade can be directed to Heart of Biddeford, 207-284-8520, or .
More information:
In Brunswick/Topsham, Maine
Monday, May 25, 2026 – Topsham Municipal Building (Town Hall), 100 Maine St, Topsham, ME 04086 to Railroad Ave & Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011
The Brunswick Memorial Day Parade is the largest in the state of Maine and will begin with an observance at Monument Place at 8:45 a.m.
Parade Route ( 2 miles) – Begins at the Topsham Town Hall and travel across the Brunswick-Topsham bridge, stopping for brief observances over the river, and ending at the Brunswick Mall.
Parade will be marching with the IDEAL MAINE SOCIAL AID AND SANCTUARY BAND and PEACE ACTION MAINE!
Schedule of Events:
07:00 | Units start forming on Monument Place
08:00 | Route 201 & Main St will be closed to traffic
08:15 | Units start to line up on Monument Place.
08:45 | Observance begins at Monument Place
09:00 | Parade begins and starts towards Brunswick
09:30 | Observance on the bridge
09:45 | Decorated Bikes enter parade
11:00 | Observances at Brunswick Mall begin
This schedule is tentative and may change. For the most up-to-date information, please monitor social media accounts.
More information:
In Ellsworth, Maine
Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
The City of Ellsworth Recreation Commission and Ellsworth VFW Post #109 are pleased to announce that the City of Ellsworth Memorial Day Parade will be returning. The parade is scheduled for Monday, May 25 and will kick-off at 10:00 am.
The parade provides the opportunity to unite the community to honor past & present Veterans and those who have sacrificed their freedom and are no longer with us.
The parade line-up will begin at 9:00 am at The Moore Community Center on State Street. The parade will travel down State Street to School Street, across School Street, turn onto Main Street, travel to the lower light, stop at the bridge for a brief ceremony, and then back up State Street to the Middle Moore Community Center.
There will be a ceremony on the City Hall lawn immediately following the parade.
Parade Organizers encourage all community/civic groups, churches, businesses, schools, and any entertainment to register to be part of the parade. Politically affiliated floats/groups/organizations are prohibited.
For more information and to register, please email or call Kimberly Fitch at (207)812-0172, or contact Ellsworth VFW Post #109 at
In Gardiner, Maine
When: Monday, May 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Organized by the American Legion Smith Wiley Post 4, the parade begins at the former Armory building, proceeds down Brunswick Avenue, and concludes at the Gardiner Common. After the parade, a ceremony will be held at the Common.
- Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
- Time: Step-off is usually at 10:00 AM.
- Route: Begins at the former Armory on Brunswick Avenue and moves toward Gardiner Common.
- Ceremony: Immediately following the parade, a ceremony takes place at Gardiner Common.
- Organizer: American Legion Smith-Wiley Post 4, Gardiner.
- Contact Info: (207) 582-9868 or .
Grab your family and friends and find a spot along the route to enjoy the festivities!
The parade is organized by the Gardiner American Legion Post 4
In Saco, Maine
Biddeford-Saco Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Date & Time: Monday, May 25, 2026 — begins at 10:00 AM
Location: Main Street, Saco, continuing into Biddeford
Saco participates alongside Biddeford in one of southern Maine’s largest Memorial Day commemorations, featuring veterans groups, ceremonies, and community participation.
More information: Heart of Biddeford Memorial Day Event
In Skowhegan, Maine
Monday, May 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The Skowhegan Memorial Day parade features floats and walkers, including community bands, Little League teams, community organizations, and retired military personnel. Typically starting at 10 a.m., the route proceeds south on Madison Avenue, travels downtown, and turns onto Water Street before ending at Skowhegan Veterans Park beside the municipal building.
FMI: Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce or 207-474-3621
In Westbrook, Maine
Monday, May 25, 2026 ceremony at Riverbank Park, Main Street. Westbrook is having a Memorial Day parade and a short ceremony in Riverbank Park immediately following the parade. The Parade and Ceremony begin at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Mechanic Street and William Clark Drive. Floats will travel down Main Street, and a ceremony will be held at Riverbank Park.
About Main Street Maine
Main Street Maine highlights Maine’s National Main Street communities, which are vibrant places to find local food, shops, cultural happenings, and great New England architecture.
The Maine communities featured on this website earned a Main Street America™ accreditation. PLAN YOUR VISIT: https://www.mainstreetmaine.org
