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Honor The Lives And Recognize The Sacrifice Of Our Military Heroes

May 22, 2019


In remembrance of the service and sacrifice of our fallen service members, residents and visitors are invited to attend the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 27, 2019 beginning at 10:00 AM. Presented by the Veterans Council of Martin County, this event is dedicated to the men and women who sacrificed their lives in defense of this great nation. We take this occasion to honor them and recognize the sacrifices made in all national conflicts of war including the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf Wars and Iraq/Afghanistan.

The parade begins at 10:00 AM at SE Amerigo Avenue on East Ocean Boulevard and ends at Memorial Park. The ceremony at Memorial Park begins at 11:00 AM. The Veterans Council of Martin County is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the support and betterment of veterans, specifically those struggling with homelessness, disabilities and others in need of assistance. The parade is organized by Stuart Parades and a network of local, civic-minded groups, organizations and individuals, and is supported by the Martin County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Stuart.

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