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This past weekend marked the return of in-person Memorial Day observances in Leominster since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic 15 months ago.
The parade from Evergreen Cemetery to Carter Park was canceled because of COVID restrictions but everything else from last weekend’s remembrances looked the same as previous years.
Following Friday night’s White Cross Twilight Ceremony at the Leominster Veterans’ Memorial Center, American flags were placed on veterans’ graves Saturday morning. Around 5,200 flags were placed at Evergreen, St. Leo’s and St. Cecilia’s Cemeteries, according to Veterans’ Services Director Richard Voutour.
The 155th Day of Decoration on Monday included ceremonies at Monument Square, St. Leo’s Cemetery, St. Cecilia’s Cemetery, Johnny Ro Memorial Park, the GAR Lot at Evergreen Cemetery, and the Memorial Circle at Carter Park.
Goings On, for the week of May 27, 2021
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The Goings On page is back! If you have a local event you’d like to include, please email the details to lceditor@gatehousemedia.com. The deadline to receive items is noon the Thursday preceding the issue of desired publication.
Friday, May 28
White Cross Twilight Ceremony: 6 p.m., Leominster Veterans’ Memorial Center, 100 West St., Leominster. The public is invited; please bring your own chair. Social distancing and masks are required.
Saturday, May 29
Flagging of Veteran Graves: 7:30 a.m., Evergreen, St. Leo s and St. Cecilia s Cemeteries. Volunteers are needed.
Monday, May 31
Memorial Day Program: Starting at 8 a.m. Veterans should assemble at the Veterans’ Center at 7:15 a.m. for activities at Monument Square (8 a.m.), St. Leo s Cemetery (8:30 a.m.), St. Cecilia s Cemetery (9 a.m.), Johnny Ro Memorial Park (9:30 a.m.), the GAR Lot at Evergreen Cemetery (10:30 a.m.) and the Memorial Circle at Carter Park (11
What’s happening in Leominster this Easter weekend
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Virtual Egg Hunt Returns
The City of Leominster’s annual Easter Funday returns this year in a socially distanced format.
In the spirit of having fun while still being safe, an Egg Hunt will once again be held throughout Leominster. If you would like to place an egg in your yard or at your business, please complete the registration form at https://tinyurl.com/EasterFunday2021.
The only real guideline for the eggs is that they are able to be viewed from the road or sidewalk so be sure to make them big enough for folks to see. They can be handmade, plastic, paper, store bought, or anything else you want.