Memorial Day, 2009, plans are under way. This year the parade will form at the Vassalboro Town Office in North Vassalboro, starting at 9:00 am on Monday, May 25th. The parade will start at 10:00am and proceed down Main Street toward East Vassalboro. The parade will stop at Volmer's Country Living Center so that the band may place some special numbers for the residents there. The parade will continue to the Recreational Fields on Bog Road where around 11:00am, a ceremony will take place honoring both past and present fighters for freedom. The Vassalboro Community School band will provide the music and taps. Afterwhich, there will be food, three-legged races, sack races, booths and an adult-kid softball game all wrapping up about 1:00pm.The committee is requesting cars, floats, booths, and also write-ups and photos of Vassalboro veterans and current residents that serve in the military. The number to call is 207-314-8909 or the address is POB 82 North Vassalboro, ME 04962.
