Biddeford Saco Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony set for Monday

The communities and neighbors of Biddeford and Saco are invited to the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, to honor all who have served in the United States military. 

The event begins with a brief Opening Ceremony at 9:55 a.m. on Main Street in Saco in front of Saco City Hall. Following the brief ceremony that will feature Thornton Academy's performance of the National Anthem the parade will proceed along Main Street and down York Hill into Biddeford. In Biddeford the parade continues along Main Street, turn left onto Alfred Street and conclude in Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Alfred and Pool Streets. The Closing Ceremony will occur at the park at approximately 10:45 a.m.

This year’s parade includes veterans from the American Legion and AmVets, local scouting troops and dance troops, elected officials, school bands and police and fire department members from both cities.

The Master of Ceremony is Saco City Councilor Mike Burman, Guest Speaker is Biddeford Mayor Martin Grohman, Grand Marshal is Lionel Lamontagne, and chaplain is Fire Department Chaplain Kevin Jacques. There will be a musical performance from Biddeford Intermediate School's 6th and 7th grade chorus and the National Anthem will be performed at the closing ceremony by the Biddeford Schools Combined Marching Band.

Since 2014, Heart of Biddeford has collaborated with local Veterans organizations to host parades to honor those who serve or have served our country, as well as to build connections in the community of Biddeford and Saco.

 “Our local Veterans organizations appreciate the active involvement of the whole community," said Heart of Biddeford Executive Director Delilah Poupore. "This is an important time to stop and remember all who have served in the armed services."