Portsmouth’s Memorial Day Parade Dates To 1884
By Randy Singleton
Community Affairs Correspondent
PORTSMOUTH
The I.C. Norcom Band (shown) was one of over 50 groups represented at Portsmouth’s 140th Memorial Day Parade on Monday (May 27), despite inclement weather which brought soaking rain, thunder, and lightning. Hundreds lined the parade route along High Street to see youth and community groups as well as various state and local political leaders participating in the march which honored America’s fallen military service members.
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