Welcome back patrons of the Essex Memorial Day Parade!

THE ESSEX MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
CERMONIES INCLUDE

9:30 am Service at Veterans Memorial Park, Five Corners, Essex

10:00 am Parade Begins, watch the action on Facebook LIVE!!!

Parade Participation

Thanks for your interest in participating in the Essex Memorial Day Parade starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Please note: Parade position assignments do not take place until approx. May 18.

​Our parade theme is "All Gave Some, Some Gave All"

​Please complete the participation link questions to participate in the parade. Upon submission, we will review your information and be in touch about your participation. Parade position assignments do not take place until approx. May 18.

​The intent of the Essex Memorial Day Parade is to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. All groups should reflect this in their participation. The Essex Memorial Day Parade Committee reserves the right to approve or reject participation applications at its discretion. Candy or other trinkets may be handed out curbside by individuals walking with your unit. Leaflets/advertisements are strictly prohibited.

​You may contact us if you have any questions: 878-1375, [email protected].

Parade Route

Parade Route: At 10:00am exactly, (be in place no later than 9:30am) parade steps off and leaves gate F of the Champlain Valley Exposition, follows access road to Rte 2A and turns right onto Rte 2A South (Lincoln St), follows Rte 2A south to the Essex Junction 5 corners (where reviewing stand is). Parade turns right at the 5 corners onto Rte 15 West (Pearl St) follows Pearl St to Exposition gate B (by Bouchard Pierce) where they will turn right and continue to the dispersal area. Motor vehicle performers may enter gate B or continue on. Total distance approximately: 1 ½ miles.