By: Ryan Barnosky Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. celebrated to remember, honor, and mourn the military personnel that have died while serving in the U.S. military. It’s observed on the last Monday of May which means in 2020 the holiday will be celebrated on Monday, May 25th. It originated after the Civil War and was originally known as Decoration Day. Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971. Each year on Memorial Day, a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time. This is a day that students don’t attend school and various businesses change their hours or even close. Many people visit cemeteries, or memorials, or have family gatherings. The town of Watertown holds an annual Memorial Day parade. Many residents line the streets waiting for the crowds of people to walk down Main Street. This year however, the parade will begin at the Watertown Plaza parking lot, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday may 25th. Everyone walking will travel to the Oakville Green this year. Currently the annual parade has not been canceled due to COVID-19, but keep a lookout for any changes happening in the next month.
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