05/25/2026
Good Evening,
Due to the forecasted weather conditions for tomorrow morning, the Nahant Memorial Day Committee has implemented the Inclement Weather Protocol for the 2026 Nahant Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies.
The 11:00 AM Memorial Day Ceremony WILL be held indoors at Nahant Town Hall.
The Memorial Day Parade WILL still occur with any willing participants unless weather conditions tomorrow morning become unsafe.
At this time, the plan is as follows:
Willing parade participants should continue to report to the Lowlands area in the morning as previously scheduled.
A limited marching contingent and Sea Services Ceremony at Tudor Wharf may proceed depending on real-time weather conditions.
All other participants, guests, residents, bands, veterans, and attendees should proceed directly to Nahant Town Hall for the 11:00 AM Ceremony.
The ceremony at Town Hall will include:
Invocation and Benediction
Recognition of Veterans and honored guests
Governor’s Memorial Day Proclamation
Recitation of the Gettysburg Address
Reading of the names of deceased Veterans
Rifle salute, Taps, and Navy Hymn
Raising of the Colors to full staff
We appreciate the flexibility, professionalism, and continued commitment of all organizations and volunteers supporting Nahant’s Memorial Day observance. Most importantly, we remain committed to appropriately honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Any additional updates tomorrow morning will be distributed through Town communication channels.
All are invited to gather at the Nahant Life Saving Station beginning at approximately 12:15pm, where the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and the Town of Nahant will host a community collation in honor and remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, while also providing an opportunity for fellowship and community following the Memorial Day ceremonies.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Respectfully,
Bob Fields
Veterans' Service Officer