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Local Memorial Day Parades & Events

Etown, Hershey, Highspire & Hummelstown

May 26, 2016
Elizabethtown
Parade begins at 10:00am at the American Legion Hall, moves south on Market Street through Downtown, and winds through town ending at Etown Community Park.

Hershey
Parade starts at 10:00am, originating from the Hershey Rec Center and moving through downtown.  At it's conclusion, a ceremony will be held at the War Memorial at the Rec Center.

Highspire
Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at Memorial Park starting at 10:00am.

Hummelstown
Brief Services prior to the parade include:
  • 8:30am - Zion Lutheran Cemetery
  • 8:45am - Stoverdale Church Cemetery
  • 9:00am - St Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery
Parade begins at 10:00am on West High Street and ends with a service at the Hummelstown Cemetery.

Following the service, a Memorial Day Celebration will be held at Hummelstown American Legion Post #265 to honor all American service veterans.  Festivities will include food, games and live music and will take place on the rear pavilion.