8 Memorial Day Parades and Tributes in Rhode Island

Commemorate the lives of Rhode Island's lost service members at a local parade.

May 13, 2025

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Editor’s note: Are we missing a local parade? Please email details to kmurray@rimonthly.com.

Charlestown

When: Sunday, May 25 at 1 p.m.

Where: Along Old Post Road in Charlestown

More: Observances during the parade at Cross’ Mills Baptist Church and at Cold Brook, as well as immediately after the parade at the Charlestown Naval Airfield Memorial at Ninigret Park.

For more information, visit charlestownmemorialdayparade.com.

Exeter

When: Sunday, May 25 at 1 p.m.

Where: Along Route 102 from Sunderland Rd to Exeter Library.

More: This year, the parade is pleased to have Ronald Woodmansee, who founded the Parade fifty years ago for his Eagle Scout Project, as Grand Marshal. The post-parade ceremony at Exeter Public Library will host food trucks and other vendors (such as balloon animal makers and face painters).

For more information, visit exeterri.gov/community/page/memorial-day-parade.

East Greenwich

When: Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m.

Where: Led by the “Lone Piper” Aaron Lindo, the parade will step off from Academy Field and wind through the Hill and Harbor District by way of Mawney Street, then continue to First Avenue (Rt.401) for a brief wreath-laying ceremony at Cliff Street’s World War II Memorial. The parade will next proceed north on Main Street to the Town Hall for closing ceremonies around 11 a.m.

More: Throughout the parade, spectators may expect appearances by by multiple marching bands and various local groups showing their patriotic pride, including police and fire Honor Guards, elected officials, veteran dignitaries, the Kentish Guards and the Varnum Continentals. Closing ceremonies will include a recitation of the Gettysburg Address by Our Lady of Mercy eighth grade student Callie Smith as well as a fly-over by the 143rd Airlift Wing, stationed at Quonset Point Air National Guard Station.

For more information, visit eastgreenwichnews.com/egs-memorial-day-parade-steps-off-may-26.

Lincoln

When: Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m.

Where: The parade begins at the corner of Higginson and Smithfield aves and will end at Chase Farm Park.

More: The post-parade celebration will kick off at Chase Farm immediately following the parade and will feature yummy fare from several food trucks as well as live music and entertainment from local performers. Can’t make the parade? Earlier in the weekend the Town of Lincoln will be hosting a Veterans Breakfast at the Lincoln Senior Center from 8 a.m.–9 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information, visit facebook.com/lincolnmemorialdayparade.

North Providence

When: Monday, May 26 at 1 p.m.

Where: The annual memorial day parade will launch from North Providence High School’s front lot and make its way eastward on Mineral Spring Avenue before turning north onto Douglas Avenue. The parade will finish at Governor John A. Notte, Jr. Park with a wreath laying celebration.

More: The closing ceremony celebration will also feature goodies like hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, lemonade and more.

For more information, visit northprovidenceri.gov/memorial-day-parade-may-26-2025.

Hope Valley

When: Sunday, May 25 at 2 p.m.

Where: The parade will start at Hope Valley Fire Station headquarters (996 Main Street) and march along Main Street to Chariho Plaza.

For more information, visit facebook.com/HVWFD.

Barrington

When: Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m.

Where: The parade will begin at Barrington High School and conclude at Barrington Town Hall.

More: The day’s observance will consist of three elements: A wreath laying ceremony at Victory Gate at Barrington High School at 9 a.m., followed by the parade and capped off with a formal ceremony and a keynote speaker on the lawn at Town Hall.

F0r more information, visit barrington.ri.gov/350/memorial-day-parade.