Hundreds of spectators enjoyed the sunny and warm spring weather as they gathered along the parade route last Saturday (May 27) for Saugus’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, which was coordinated by the Saugus Veterans Council with assistance from the Town of Saugus. The parade began at Anna Parker Field, traveled down Essex Street toward Cliftondale Square, down Lincoln Avenue, onto Central Street, to Winter Street and into Riverside Cemetery for the Memorial Day Ceremonies. U.S. Senator and Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown was this year’s keynote speaker.
The featured event was the special video prepared by Saugus TV Studio Associate John Prudent that displayed sites honoring Saugus veterans and photos of deceased military men and women. Spectators viewed the video as the media truck moved along the parade route. People also viewed it in Riverside Cemetery following the Memorial Day Ceremonies.
Guy Moley, the man behind local charity car shows, arranged a collection of classic cars in the parade. Martin Cox brought several military vehicles with him. Frank Manning, the outgoing commander of Cpl Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210, was this year’s parade grand marshal.
A MOVING MEMORIAL: A media truck that displayed sites honoring Saugus veterans and photos of deceased military men and women was viewed by hundreds along the parade route and in Riverside Cemetery. Saugus TV Studio Associate John Prudent prepared this special video.THE BEST LOCAL BAND: The Saugus High School Marching Band was one of several area bands performing in this year’s parade.Saugus Deputy Fire Chief Thomas D’Eon, Jr. marched along the parade route in front of Saugus Fire Department officials.Parade Grand Marshal Frank Manning waved to the crowd as his car passed Veterans Park.LEADING THE PROCESSION: This year’s Parade Grand Marshal, Frank Manning, the outgoing commander of Cpl Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210. Precinct 10 Town Meeting member Peter Manoogian drove his classic car.A KEY CONTRIBUTOR: WIN Waste Innovations was a major sponsor of last Saturday’s (May 26) parade.YOUNG MARCHERS: Local Girl Scouts joined the parade.Some parade moms walked with their tots.PASSING OUT THE FLAGS: Saugus Town Meeting Member Sue Palomba of Precinct 1 spreads some patriotism in the crowd.MARCHING ON: Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62.A Guy Moley specialSilvia and Sara Renda carried the Children of American Revolution banner.COLONIAL GIRL: Gail Cassarino, of the Parson Roby Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, distributed miniature flags to the crowd.Charlotte Line, Wendy Renda, Joanie Allbee, Judith Askey and “Parson Roby” of the Parson Roby Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution.Another classic carAlana Felix sings the National Anthem.REMEMBERING THE DEPARTED: Retired Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Robert Leroe of the Saugus Veterans Council (left) rings the bell as Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti reads the names of local vets who died over the past yearPATRIOTIC PRIDE: Saugus Garden Club member Ruth Berg, a longtime supporter of local veterans events and benefits, was dressed in an outfit to capture the Memorial Day spirit.Local town officials gather at Riverside Cemetery. Pictured from left to right are Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta, Selectman Michael Serino, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, Selectman Corinne Riley and School Committee Chair Vincent SerinoKeynote Speaker Scott Brown, former U.S. Senator and Ambassador to New Zealand, addresses the crowd gathered at Riverside Cemetery.A CITATION FROM THE GOVERNOR: Members of the town’s legislative delegation take turns reading a Memorial Day proclamation from Gov. Maura Healey. Pictured from left to right are state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus), state Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) and state Rep. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere).Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti salutes during the National Anthem.Judith Askey (center), of the Parson Roby Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, wears a Revolutionary War costume during a ceremony at Riverside Cemetery.FILMING THE FESTIVITIES: Saugus TV Production Manager Michelle Fox set up a camera in preparation for last Saturday’s Memorial Day Ceremony in Riverside Cemetery. If you missed the parade and the Memorial Day Ceremony, you can tune in to Comcast Channel 8 next week or go to https://vimeo.com/saugustelevision.A FIELD OF FLAGS mark veterans’ graves at Riverside Cemetery.
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