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The City of Somerville Department of Veterans' Services is proud to host Salute to Service, a parade honoring all who serve our country and our community and the nation’s 250th anniversary as a free and independent democracy. The parade will take place on Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 16, pulling forward the annual Memorial Day parade observance and transforming this year’s parade into a special observance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and a recognition of all who serve our nation and in civic life locally.

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Salute to Service Parade | Saturday, May 16, 2026

The parade will step off at 11 a.m. from City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) and proceed west via Highland Ave., Cedar St., and Franey Rd., ending at Trum Field. 

  • Veterans, veterans and related organizations, first responders, Somerville community groups, organizations, and veteran-owned or local businesses are encouraged to join the parade.
  • Marching bands, color guards, marchers and walkers, wheelers and rollers, vehicles with riders, motorcycles, dance and drill teams, honk bands, and more are all welcome.
  • Volunteers are needed to provide day-of event support.
  • Attendees, mark your calendar now to come show your support and gratitude to those who serve and to celebrate 250 years of democracy.   

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony | Monday, May 25, 2026

The City's Memorial Day remembrance ceremony will take place at Somerville Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, as it does every year, to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. More details to come.

 

Can't make these events? The parade and remembrance ceremony will be videotaped by Somerville's CityTV team and broadcast after the events on GovTV (RCN channels 13 or 613; Comcast channel 22) and on the City’s YouTube channel youtube.com/SomervilleCityTV. 

The parade steps off from City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) and heads west on Highland Ave., turning and proceeding onto Cedar St., turning from Cedar onto Franey Rd., and ending at Trum Field. 


Accessibility (ADA) Information: More info to come. 

Help us make this an unforgettable event. March alongside our veterans and first responders or lend a hand as a day-of volunteer. 

Sign up now to be a part of Salute to Service

The deadline to sign up as a participant or volunteer is Monday, April 27.

Marching bands, color guards, marchers and walkers, wheelers and rollers, vehicles with riders, motorcycles, and dance and drill teams are all welcome to sign up for the parade. 

Parade goers use public transportation. You can take the MBTA’s green line extension to Gilman Square to where the parade begins at City Hall or to Ball Square, the closest stop to Trum Field. 

Somerville’s annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 25. Check back soon for event details. 

For additional questions or to schedule an appointment with Veterans’ Services staff, please call (617) 625-6600 x4700 or email veterans@somervillema.gov.  

City Hall Hours:  

Monday - Wednesday  
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

Thursday  
8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  

Friday  
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

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