Welcome to UpcomingEvents.com!! We hope to see you at an event SOON!
Search

Select Region

Featured Regions

Philadelphia, PA Baltimore, MD Atlantic City, NJ

Not what you're looking for? See All Cities

Or

Search by Zip

advertise here
× Your location has been changed to Philadelphia area.
  • Home
  • Events
  • Laurel Hill's Bravest Souls: Memorial Day Parade, Service & Reception

    • This Event has Passed

    Laurel Hill's Bravest Souls: Memorial Day Parade, Service & Reception

    Sunday, May 30, 2010

    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM See all dates and Times

    Laurel Hill East

    Parking Deals

    http://www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org

    Add to Calendar

    05/30/2010 12:00 PM 05/30/2010 04:00 PM America/Anguilla Laurel Hill's Bravest Souls: Memorial Day Parade, Service & Reception Every year, the traditional Decoration Day service of the Grand Army Meade Post #1 is recreated at historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, the site of the first Memorial Day Observance in Philadelphia in 1868. Special bronze markers are dedicated at the graves of veterans. Afterwards, the entourage gathers at the resting place of General Meade, hero of the Battle of Gettysburg, to perform the traditional service honoring all veterans who fell defending the nation. A wreath-laying, speeches and honor guards always enhance the ceremony, and a reception in the gatehouse follows. The General Meade Society of Philadelphia sponors this annual event. Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/philadelphia/events/laurel-hill-east/laurel-hills-bravest-souls-memorial-day-parade-service-reception-4156?ref=uceaddevent Laurel Hill East, 3822 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19132

    Event Tag

    Educational, Food Included, Outdoor Event, Special Event

    Categories

    Craft Beer, Food, Wine, Education, Festivals, Other & Miscellaneous

    Neighborhoods

    Allegheny West (Philadelphia)
    East Falls (Philadelphia)
    East Park (Philadelphia)
    Strawberry Mansion (Philadelphia)

    Every year, the traditional Decoration Day service of the Grand Army Meade Post #1 is recreated at historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, the site of the first Memorial Day Observance in Philadelphia in 1868. Special bronze markers are dedicated at the graves of veterans. Afterwards, the entourage gathers at the resting place of General Meade, hero of the Battle of Gettysburg, to perform the traditional service honoring all veterans who fell defending the nation. A wreath-laying, speeches and honor guards always enhance the ceremony, and a reception in the gatehouse follows. The General Meade Society of Philadelphia sponors this annual event.

    Read More

    View Less

    Top