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To Do in RI: City of Cranston 2024 Veterans Day Parade – TODAY
November 11, 11:30am start – City of Cranston 2024 Veterans Day Parade – Rolfe Street, Cranston – Attending:
- Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins
- Grand Marshall Senator Jack Reid
- Army National Guard & US Coast Guard Veterans
- Falcon Division US Naval Cadets Corps Color Guard
- Local elected officials
- Cranston High School Bands, Cheerleaders, Athletes
- Scouts of America
- Cranston Police & Fire Departments
- Special Olympics Cranston Cyclones
- Antique Cars
Mayor Ken Hopkins invites everyone to the annual Cranston Veterans Day Parade. This annual event is a treasured tradition in Cranston, offering an opportunity for residents of all ages to come together in gratitude and respect. The parade route will begin on Doric Avenue behind the Pub on Park – proceeding along Park to Pontiac, south on Pontiac, turning north on Rolfe Street and concluding at the top of Rolfe Square. A ceremony will be held at the Cannon Memorial across from the Park Theater.
- Invocation – Pastor Russel Farmer of Gateway Pentecostal Fellowship
- Star Spangled Banner – Sung by Marissa Caramello
- Moment of Silence – Led by past Rotary Club President and local Veteran Lou Marciano
- Greetings – Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins
- Grand Marshall Remarks – Senator Jack Reed
- Laying of Wreath – Sen. Reed joined by veterans
- Firing of Volley Shots from CPD
- TAPS – played by Cranston High School East Band Member
- God Bless America – Sung by Marissa Caramello
Posted in Lifestyle, Veterans... Did you know?
Fantastic!! So why is Laurens Street from Wellington Ave. Closed to neighbood residents? Especially since it’s not part of the parade route.