Portsmouth Memorial Day Parade

Name: Portsmouth Memorial Day Parade
Start: 2026-05-25T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States

Schedule

Mon, 25 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Richards Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States | Portsmouth, NH

City of Portsmouth’s Memorial Day Parade returns in 2026 to honor those who have lost their lives in services of this country as well as to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago.
The parade route starts at Richards Ave/Parrott Ave intersection and goes along Richards Ave to South Cemetery. The parade will pause in the cemetery for the laying of the wreath at Logan’s Orders Monument. The parade continues out of the cemetery to South Street and turns right towards Junkins Ave. The parade will turn down Junkins Ave and end at South Mill Pond.
If you would like to participate in the parade, pre-registration is required by emailing Brinn Sullivan at [email protected]. A registration form is required to be completed. Please keep in mind the purpose and solemnity of the Memorial Parade when considering your entry. Limited vehicle participation will be allowed.
Special Note to Parade Route Residents: The parade will be walking past your font doors and porches, and we sincerely hope that you will help us reflect the heart of Portsmouth by decorating for and watching the parade. The City does not host a Memorial Day Parade every year so this is something special. Additionally, a parade along Richards Ave and this portion of South Street is also rare and special. We hope you will join us in honoring this day.
Parts of Richards Ave and South Street will be closed to parking and traffic during the parade. Complete details closer to the parade.
Ceremony info: At Logan’s Orders Monument in South Cemetery, the parade will pause and a wreath will be laid to commemorate the order that established a national observance to honor the memory of those who died in service of their country. The parade will commence after a salute by the Honor Guard. There will not be a speaking portion of this ceremony.