Rochester Memorial Day

Rochester Memorial Day Home of the longest continous running Memorial Day Parade in the USA. Since May 15, 1867

Laying of the flowers at the Rochester Cemetery was a tradition started by James Wright in 1867. James Wright is known a...
03/16/2026

Laying of the flowers at the Rochester Cemetery was a tradition started by James Wright in 1867. James Wright is known as "The Father of Decoration Day" in Rochester. Boys and Girls of Rochester would search the woods for wildflowers and make wreaths for each soldier's grave.
Today, some of the most giving and amazing people of Rochester come together to make sure bouquets are laid graveside every year.

Throw back to Memorial Day 1997.
03/10/2026

Throw back to Memorial Day 1997.

02/23/2026
Did you know that Rochester played a part in the Underground Railroad?Such an amazing town with amazing people.
02/13/2026

Did you know that Rochester played a part in the Underground Railroad?

Such an amazing town with amazing people.

Throw back Thursday to an article about the 125th Memorial Day Parade.
07/31/2025

Throw back Thursday to an article about the 125th Memorial Day Parade.

05/26/2025

Jody Speiglehoff’s full speech 🖤

05/26/2025

“Going Home” by Tripoli Scottish Highlanders

05/26/2025

Letters Home by Lydia Hogsett

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