PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Since 1884, Portsmouth has been honoring the sacrifices of the men and women who give their lives to serve the country.
Thanks for joining us today on @WTKR3! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/MofvkLEmHz
— Blaine Stewart (@BlaineStewart) May 29, 2023
The annual Portsmouth Memorial Day Parade began at I.C. Norcom High School, traveled down High Street, and ended at Water Street, as one of the longest-standing Memorial Day parades in the nation.
Portsmouth’s annual Memorial Day Parade is happening RIGHT NOW! It’s the longest running Memorial Day Parade in the country! How cool! 🇺🇸@WTKR3 is streaming it live! You can watch the parade here: https://t.co/Ep58pB8hdt ❤️ pic.twitter.com/J3LewFdOp6
— Penny Kmitt (@pennylikeacoin) May 29, 2023
The annual Memorial Day Parade salutes the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and celebrates Portsmouth's proud military heritage.
Enjoy floats, marching bands, and lots of excitement.
The parade began at 10 a.m., and you can watch the entire parade in this article.
