South Kingstown VFW Memorial Day Parade & Celebration

The South Kingstown Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by South Kingstown VFW – Washington County Post 916, will take place on Monday, May 25, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. The parade route will commence on Holley Street in Wakefield, proceed south onto Main Street, and conclude at Saugatucket Park on High Street. This cherished annual event will showcase active and retired military personnel, town dignitaries, local community groups, and the vibrant marching bands of South Kingstown High School and Broad Rock Middle School, along with public safety agencies.

Following the parade, a memorial wreath laying ceremony will be held at the South Kingstown Veteran’s Monument in Saugatucket park.

The program will pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation. A collaborative Musical performance by The Wakefield Concert Band and the South Kingstown High School Band will add to the solemnity of the occasion, culminating in a wreath-laying ceremony, an Honor Guard Gun Salute, and Taps.

All members of the community are invited to join in honoring our veterans and celebrating the spirit of unity and remembrance that defines Memorial Day. Please note that Main Street will be closed to parking from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to accommodate public viewing of the parade.

Refreshments will be available at the Elks Lodge 1899, 60 Belmont Street, Wakefield, following the memorial ceremony. For weather-related updates or in case of parade cancellation, please visit the town of South Kingstown website at www.southkingstownri.gov. In the event of cancellation, the Memorial Ceremony will be held at the South Kingstown High School Auditorium, located at 210 Columbia Street, starting at 10:00 a.m.