News Release

NEW PARIS — The public is invited to join in the annual New Paris Community Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Sunday, May 26.

The event is hosted by the New Paris Chamber of Commerce and the New Paris Boy Scouts Troop 12.

The parade steps off at 2 p.m. from Main and Market streets and will proceed to the New Paris/Jackson Township Cemetery. Any participants who wish to be in the parade are welcome. The New Paris Lions Club will be providing a parade float for any veterans who wish to ride and participate.

The ceremony begins at approximately 2:15 p.m. at the New Paris/Jackson Township Cemetery.

This year’s ceremony will feature a keynote address by veteran Kenny Holmes of FreedomSystem.org.

New Paris Boy Scouts Troop 12 will present and raise the colors. The Goshen Veterans Honor Guard to provide a rifle salute. A flyover is planned, weather permitting. The families of veterans who have died in the preceding year will be honored.

A complimentary community ice cream social will be held immediately following the ceremony at the Sunnyside Park pavilion. Sugar-free, gluten-free and nut-free cookies and ice cream options will be available.

In case of severe weather, the parade will be canceled, and the ceremony will be moved to Grace Bible Baptist Church.