City of Everett to partner with Everett Public Schools for Memorial Day event

Special to The Advocate

  The City of Everett, in partnership with the Everett Public Schools, is pleased to announce that a joint 2022 Memorial Day event will take place on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Glendale Park at the corner of Elm and Ferry Streets.

  The event will be emceed by Everett Veterans Affairs Commissioner Jeanne Cristiano. The event will honor veterans of our armed services who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country’s freedom. Guest speakers at the event will include Mayor Carlo DeMaria, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani and State Representative Joseph McGonagle. This evening of remembrance and reflection will feature a special guest, Everett Police Department Sergeant John Michael Cristiano, who recently returned home after serving in Iraq. He served in the 101^st Division Field Artillery for the United States Army. The program will also include much-anticipated performances from the award-winning Everett High School Band and Acapella group, as well as chorus groups from the Lafayette, Whittier, Parlin and Webster Schools.

  The City of Everett and Everett Public Schools invite residents to attend this Memorial Day event to remember our country’s fallen heroes and listen to patriotic songs performed by our City’s youths. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.