Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade 2024 (CG)

http://historickennettsquare.com/recreation-culture/memorial-day-parade/

From the Event Organizer:

Thank you for applying to participate in the Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade. This email is to confirm your participation. We can't wait to see you on Monday, May 27!

Please review the following information and keep an eye out for additional lineup instructions as we approach Memorial Day. Please forward all instructions to the other participants in your group. Thank you!

Schedule

Monday, May 27

8:30 am Participant Lineup, down hill in lot below Kennett High School - same as in the past 8:30 am Tribute Ceremony, VFW Post 5467, 704 W Baltimore Pike 9:15 am Tribute Ceremony, Mary D. Lange Kindergarten Center 10:00 am Parade Starts at South Street and Union Street 11:00 am Veterans Lunch, American Legion, 208 E State Street 11:30 am Parade Concludes at Union Hill Cemetery, 424 N Union St 12:00 pm Memorial Ceremony, Union Hill Cemetery, 424 N Union St 1:00 pm Veterans Lunch VFW Post 5467, 704 W Baltimore Pike

Preliminary Instructions

Lineup

There are three staging areas to prepare the parade lineup. These are designated as areas “A”, “B”, and “C” on the map above. We'll send you an email with your lineup location when the lineup is finalized a week before the event.

Parking and traveling through Kennett Square before the parade is challenging after 9:00 am when streets barricades are setup. Please plan to arrive early, no later than 8:30 am.

Announcers

Parade announcers will shout out each group and float that passes by, and this year we will have three announcers along the route, including one Spanish-speaking announcer!

• 100 Block of E. State Street (English)
• Union Street and Magnolia St (English)
• 500 Block of S Union St (Spanish)

Transportation & Parking

NEW! Parade sponsor Krapf School Bus will run an Oxford–Kennett Shuttle for spectators or participants on the southwest side of town. The bus will depart Oxford Library at 8 am with stops at Avon Grove Library, Avondale Apartments, St. Rocco Church, and Mighty Writers. The return shuttle will depart from Center St. and Las Rosas Dr. at 11:30 am and 12 pm.

Performances

With more than 100 entries in this year’s parade, it's important for each group to keep up with the group in front of it. Please don't cause a gap in the parade! Keep performances short and if you see a gap forming in front of you, quicken your pace to catch up.

Gifts, Candy, etc

For safety reasons, Kennett Square does not permit parade participants to throw candy or any other items that might cause children to run into the street.

Flag Distribution

We invite Scouts to hand out US flags in advance of the parade. BSA Troop 53 will lead flag distribution. Please keep clear of the military groups marching in the front of the parade. No skateboards, please.

Spectator's Guide

Do you have friends and family planning to watch you in the parade? Follow the Read More button below to find four secrets you can share with them for the best parade day experience!

1. Park for free with a shuttle back to your car
2. Find a spot near one of three announcers (English & Spanish)
3. Enjoy the full schedule of events
4. Know what's open in Kennett Square

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1st Delaware Regiment Specific:

Notes: This is parade only event.  However there is a free lunch for all parade participants afterward in the middle of town at the American Legion center.  Great parade!

Length of Event: Parade Only

Arrival Time For Regiment: 9am

Parking: Please park at designated location for parade.  There is a shuttle that brings you back to start of parade.  

Restrooms: Portapotties at start of parade and end of parade

Food and Beverages Provided: No – water bottles provided by event organizers.  There is a free lunch for all parade participants afterward in the middle of town at the American Legion center.

Encampment Setup Level: None

Soldier Specific:

Impression: Delaware Continental uniform preferred with nutmeg or buff color breeches.  Otherwise, militia.

Kit Level: Full kit

Musket Firing: No

Musician Specific:

Contact Musician Sergeant-Major for music to be played at this event.  Military calls also to be demonstrated too if possible.

Civilian Specific:

Impression: Civilian followers of a military camp.

Table Displays Permitted: No – this is parade only.

Supporter Specific:

Please bring camera or video camera to take photographs or video if possible.  We will look to take posed photos that will be used to help educate the public if possible at each event this year.

Registered as Attending:

1. Chris Mlynarczyk - Military - Officer
2. Josh Loper - Military - Soldier
3. Tom Demott - Military - Soldier - Tentative
4. Milt Sherman - Military - Soldier
5. Robert Allen - Military - Soldier
6. Roger Donna - Military - Musician - Drummer
7. Wilma Tipton - Civilian
8. Lynn Allen - Civilian