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132 Annual Memorial Day Parade

June 9, 2016
Parade participates waving at viewers

A Portsmouth tradition since 1884. Annually, the Memorial Day Parade salutes the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and celebrates Portsmouth’s proud military heritage. The parade typically includes floats, marching band units, armed forces units, lots of excitement and much more.

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