Worthington Memorial Day Parade

Veterans, come one, come all. Calling all Military Personnel; we would love to have you in the Worthington Memorial Day Parade to honor you for your Service to our country.

The upcoming parade will be held on Monday, May 26, 2025. We will be stepping off promptly at 10:00 AM from the corner of East Dublin-Granville Road and Morning Street. The route is approximately 1.2 miles long.

About the Parade

The Worthington Memorial Day Parade has always been about recognizing all the Men and Women that have served or are serving this great country in United States Armed Forces.

Every person or group in the Worthington Memorial Day Parade should focus on patriotism and honor our veterans who gave their life in service to this country, and those currently serving in the military. Examples of this are playing patriotic music, wearing red, white, and blue. Please display the American Flag whenever possible and do so with reverence and respect.

Remember the reason of this occasion, to honor the members of the United States Armed Forces, past and present. Some of whom have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today.

Memorial Day Ceremony at Walnut Grove Cemetery

Every Memorial Day, after the Memorial Day Parade has finished, Leasure-Blackston Post 239 of the American Legion holds the Memorial Day Service at the Walnut Grove Cemetery at the Circle of Honor, to honor our fallen veterans. The Service begins following the parade, which is approximately at noon. It is a touching site to see all of the flags marking over 1,300 Veteran's grave sites in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Please join us for this special service to honor those who have given their lives to ensure freedom for all and experience the true meaning behind Memorial Day.

Rules

  • For safety reason, no throwing candy or any other items/objects etc.
    Adult supervision is required if you have young people on a float.
    No getting on and off the float while in the parade.
  • No Signs, Shirts, Flyers or Hand-outs stating: “Running for…,” “Elect…,” “Candidate for…,” etc.. These and any similar words are strictly prohibited.
  • Political banners are not permitted. This is not a political parade.
  • Current office holders may have signs stating their name and office only.
  • Remember the reason of this occasion, honoring the members of the United States Armed Forces, past and present.
  • Obey the instructions of the American Legion volunteers and others helping with staging and traffic control.
  • Please display the flag whenever possible and do so with reverence and respect.

Any violation of the above rules may result in immediate removal from the Parade and no Parade participation the following year(s).

Please try to keep up with the pace of the parade. Have fun, be respectful, be courteous, and be safe. "If You See Something, Say Something".

We are looking forward to seeing you on Memorial Day in Worthington, Ohio.

Sincerely,
Joseph Lippert
Parade Director

Registration

Registrations are open until 05/23/2025.

This parade is run completely by volunteers and due to rising cost we will not be mailing out any postcards/forms.

Applications are also available at the American Legion Post 239.

Register now

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