Memorial Day Observances 2025
May 23, 2025 - May 26, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The City of Portsmouth announces the following Memorial Day observances:
On Friday, May 23 at 11 am, the annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony will be held in Prescott Park by the anchor sculpture. The ceremony includes a performance of music by the Portsmouth Middle School Ensemble and a wreath-laying on the Piscataqua River to honor those service members lost at sea. This event will be rain or shine.
On Monday, May 26 at 1 pm, the City hosts a brief ceremony at South Cemetery on South Street. In the event of rain, this ceremony will be held in City Hall Council Chambers (1 Junkins Avenue).
Any changes will be announced on the City website and via social media.