DARLINGTON - The Memorial Day Parade will begin at the Darlington Municipal Building at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 25, and will move down Main Street to the bridge where Pastor Larry Hakes from the United Methodist Church will lead a prayer to all sailors who have lost their lives in defending our country. A wreath will be laid in the river and the firing squad and taps will salute the dead. The high school band will play "The Navy Hymn." The parade will then move up Main Street to Veteran's Memorial Park for the remainder of the program. After the program the Firing Squad will visit the Lafayette County Manor, Sienna Crest, Holy Rosary Cemetery and Union Grove Cemetery.

Park program schedule of events:

1. Welcome by American Legion Post Commander Dan O'Brien

2. Memorial prayer - the Rev. Larry Hakes

3. Pledge of Allegiance - Senior

4. Remarks - Mayor of Darlington - Dave Breunig

5. Laying the wreath at the monument - Dan O 'Brien Post Commander

6. In Flanders Fields - Senior

7. Address

8. The Gettysburg Address - Senior

9. High School and Middle School Bands playing "America"

11. In Memoriam - Firing Squad - Taps (echo)

12. Buglers - Jordan Torstenson and Tyler Johnson

13. Closing prayer - Pastor Larry Hakes

14. Star Spangled Banner - High School Band and Jr. High Band under the direction of John Bausch, Todd Richmond and Drum Majors Sarah Dix and Jaci Johnson

15. Acknowledgments - Post Commander Dan O'Brien

The American Legion Post extends an invitation to the all veterans and their families, as well as the community to take part in this most important day. In event of rain the location will be moved to the Dora Ritter Wellness Center.