Hope Valley prepares for Memorial Day parade and flag tribute
May 20, 2025 | Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island
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The Hopkinton Town Council meeting on May 20, 2025, focused on preparations for the upcoming Memorial Day events and community engagement. Council members discussed the importance of honoring veterans and the logistics surrounding local parades.
During the meeting, a council member highlighted the need to lower flags in observance of Memorial Day, emphasizing the significance of the occasion. He mentioned that he and two volunteers had repaired flag holders for the Department of Public Works (DPW) using durable stainless steel, ensuring that the flags would be displayed properly.
The council also announced two key Memorial Day events. The first is the annual memorial parade in Hope Valley, set to begin at 2:00 PM on Sunday, starting from the Hope Valley Fire Department and concluding at Cherry Hill Plaza. The second event is the Wesley Pocahontas Memorial Day parade, scheduled for Monday at 9:30 AM, which will proceed down Main Street and into Wilcox Park.
Council members expressed gratitude to veterans and those who have served in the military, reminding the community of the importance of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Additionally, the council noted an upcoming graduation ceremony at the URI Center on June 6, encouraging community members to celebrate the achievements of local graduates.
Overall, the meeting underscored the town's commitment to honoring its veterans and fostering community spirit through participation in local events.
During the meeting, a council member highlighted the need to lower flags in observance of Memorial Day, emphasizing the significance of the occasion. He mentioned that he and two volunteers had repaired flag holders for the Department of Public Works (DPW) using durable stainless steel, ensuring that the flags would be displayed properly.
The council also announced two key Memorial Day events. The first is the annual memorial parade in Hope Valley, set to begin at 2:00 PM on Sunday, starting from the Hope Valley Fire Department and concluding at Cherry Hill Plaza. The second event is the Wesley Pocahontas Memorial Day parade, scheduled for Monday at 9:30 AM, which will proceed down Main Street and into Wilcox Park.
Council members expressed gratitude to veterans and those who have served in the military, reminding the community of the importance of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Additionally, the council noted an upcoming graduation ceremony at the URI Center on June 6, encouraging community members to celebrate the achievements of local graduates.
Overall, the meeting underscored the town's commitment to honoring its veterans and fostering community spirit through participation in local events.
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