Memorial Day in Cape Elizabeth is traditionally observed with a parade and memorial ceremonies in the Town Center.  This is an opportunity for the community to come together in remembrance of those who have died serving our nation. 

The parade begins at 9:00 a.m.  Parade participants are asked to gather at the Middle School parking lot at 8:30 a.m.  The parade route begins there, turns right on Scott Dyer Road, turns right onto Rt. 77, and ends at the Village Green adjacent to Town Hall. A brief ceremony and laying of the wreath will be held at the Village Green after the parade.

The parade will include members of the Cape Elizabeth police, fire and rescue departments, the Water Extrication Team, Lions Club, Rotary Club, Middle School Marching Band, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.  Veterans and active-duty personnel are invited to march.

The event will be canceled only in the event of heavy rain.  The cancellation will be announced on the Cape Elizabeth town website by 7AM on the day of the parade.

SPECIAL NOTE: The portion of Route 77 at the Village Green will be closed to vehicular traffic during the ceremony. Alternate routes are Scott Dyer Road to the north and Fowler Road to the south. The road will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.

The 2024 Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal is Major Lukas Huebener, a USAF veteran and currently part of the New Hampshire Air National Guard.