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Malvern, PA to Host Oldest Memorial Parade in America

On Sunday June 3, 2012 at 1:30 pm, The Upper Main Line Memorial Association will sponsor the 144th Annual Memorial Parade in the Borough of Malvern, Chester County, PA. Recognized as the oldest continuously held Memorial Parade in America; the Parade is expected to include at least eight bands, several military color guards, military and antique vehicles, floats, fire trucks and a decorated bicycle procession.

The Parade route will follow King Street from the Malvern Fire Station west to Warren Avenue, south to Monument Avenue then west to the Memorial Park.

Family Fun Day

In addition to the Parade, an entire day of family activities and fun will once again be part of the day. Check out the full schedule of events.

To start, there will be the 2nd annual 5K Cross Country "Run For Freedom" Race (proceeds go to the Chester County Hero Fund, and their Wounded Warrior Program) and a ¼ mile Kids' Run, both in Memorial Park starting at 9:00AM. Plus there will be a Farmers' Market set up for the afternoon, local band performances, field activities for all ages both before and after the parade (sponsored by the CVLL), face painting, and of course, our ever popular old fashioned Community "Cake Walk". There will be lots of food and rest-room facilities, so everyone is invited to come bring a chair or blanket, enjoy the parade and a Family Fun day in the Park!

Registration for the Run For Freedom is available until May 25th by mail or click to register online.

More information about the Kids' Fun Run and the 5K Run is available by clicking here or on their Facebook page.

All the events take place in Memorial Park, on Monument Ave. in Malvern. In the unlikely event of rain, there is no rain date for the parade or any of the activities. The 5K Run will be held rain or shine. Except for the 5K Run, there is no charge to attend any of the activities and all are welcome.

The Malvern Mom's Club will again be collecting hygiene items for our service men and women serving overseas. Click here for more information.

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