Take a moment to remember fallen military on Memorial Day

JI Staff, Journal Inquirer, Manchester, Conn.
·8 min read

May 25—BOLTON

The Memorial Day parade takes place Monday starting at 10 a.m. from Bolton Center School, 108 Notch Road.

Marchers will assemble at the school at 9:30 a.m.

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