The members of Citizens for Milford invite all area veterans and residents to attend a special ceremony on Veterans Day, Wed., Nov. 11, in Draper Memorial Park, weather permitting. The ceremony will begin immediately following the conclusion of the Veterans Day Parade at approximately 11 a.m. 

Participating in the ceremony will be local veterans, clergy, Scouts, and the Milford High School Marching Band. Peter Scandone, chairman of the Veterans Day Ceremony committee, will serve as master of ceremonies. Representatives of the Italian American World War Veterans Milford Post #40 will present the Colors. Members of the Waters Corporation Veterans Employee Resource Group will present a wreath honoring veterans at the World War I monument. Details regarding the Veterans Day Ceremony, including speakers when they are available, can be found at CitizensforMilford.com.

Scandone said, “As the 250th anniversary year comes to a close, we invite all area residents to honor and celebrate our veterans. Please make plans to join us on Wed., Nov. 11, as we line up on Main Street for the parade and then gather at Draper Memorial Park for the concluding ceremony.”

The Field of Flags, a tribute to the service and sacrifice of our veterans and active military personnel, will be installed in Draper Memorial Park prior to Veterans Day, and remain flying until the Monday after Veterans Day. Parade and ceremony attendees are invited to walk among the flags and monuments in Draper Park and read the names of the veterans and active military who are memorialized and honored there. 

A limited number of chairs will be available for attendees at Draper Park.

If the parade is cancelled due to rain, the ceremony will be held at the Italian American War Veterans of the U.S. Post #40 Hall (4 Hayward Field) beginning at 10 a.m. If the weather is poor but the parade still marches, the ceremony will be held at the Italian American War Veterans of the U.S. Post #40 Hall beginning at approximately 11 a.m. If the weather looks questionable, please monitor the Citizens for Milford Facebook page (@CitizensforMilford). 

Questions regarding the Veterans Day Parade should be directed to the Milford Department of Veterans Services, which organizes the parade. They can be reached at Town Hall and 508-634-2311. 

Questions regarding the Veterans Day Ceremony can be emailed to [email protected].