The Rochester Memorial Day Parade returns for 2026!!!
The Rochester Veterans Council will host our Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 25th. The parade will feature a variety of military units, veteran’s groups, local marching bands, Police, Fire, EMS, local sponsor companies and more. Parade step off will be at Holy Rosary Church on North Main Street at 10:30am sharp with the parade making its way to the Arched Bridge over the Cocheco River. There will be a short stoppage of the parade to conduct Wreath Memorial Service at the bridge. Once finished it will continue down North Main Street through downtown onto South Main Street and concluding just past the Rochester Commons in time for ceremonies at the Field of Honor.
Please support, sponsor, and attend our patriotic hometown parade to honor our U.S. Military personnel who died while serving with devotion, loyalty and commitment in the Unites States Armed Forces to keep the freedom we all enjoy together!
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!
The Rochester Veterans Council has chosen local legend Robert “Cider” Berry to be our Grand Marshal for the 2026 Rochester Memorial Day Parade. Cider is a Navy veteran who has been involved in our city for many years with various boards, community groups and has received awards such the Rochester Sports Hall Of Fame - Chairmans Award, and Rochester Citizen of the Year in 2005. He is currently the Community Relations Director at Eastern Propane and is always supporting the veteran community. It is our pleasure to have him ride with us for that very important event.
2026 RMDP
Parade Route
The parade will step off at Holy Rosary Church on North Main Street at 10:30am sharp designated w/ a cannon shot. The parade will make its way to the Arched Bridge over the Cocheco River. There will be a short stoppage of the parade to conduct Wreath Memorial Service at the bridge w/ taps performed by Spaulding High School Band and rifle volley by the 18th Dover, 2nd NH Regiment, Revolutionary War reenactors. Once finished it will continue down North Main Street through downtown onto South Main Street and concluding at the Rochester Common in time for ceremonies at the Flags of Honor, done by Vouchers for Veterans.
RMDP Sponsorship
We rely exclusively on the generosity of our community to provide the funding necessary to offer our community this parade. Whether you are a large corporation, a small business, a community organization, a veterans group, or an individual, the RDMP invites you to become a sponsor for the annual Rochester Memorial Day Parade.
MEDAL OF HONOR SPONSOR $500 (1 Available)
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Banner w/ Business Name/Logo (supplied by committee) carried by 2 members of your company at beginning of parade behind Color Guard team.
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Business branded vehicle following Banner at beginning of parade w/ up to 6 company employees walking.
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Posting on all social media, web page and flyers w/ company logo & link if applicable.
SILVER STAR SPONSOR $250: (2 Available)
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Banner w/ Business Name/Logo (supplied by committee)
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Posting on Social media, web page and flyers w/ company logo & link if applicable.
GRAND MARSHAL SPONSOR $200: (1 Available)
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Provide recognition plaque and transportation sign for Grand Marshal
AMERICAN FLAG SPONSOR $100: (5 Available)
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Provide flags for volunteers to hand out to parade attendees.
RMDP CHALLENGE COIN SPONSOR $100: (5 Available)
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Provide Memorial Day Challenge Coins for volunteers to hand out to parade attendees.
All 2026 RMDP Sponsorships are done via Eventbrite platform only. Please click below to become a 2026 RMDP Sponsor. Thank you!
We thank these great local companies for sponsoring the 2026 RMDP!
RMDP welcomes the opportunity to meet with you personally to answer any questions about the Rochester Memorial Day Parade and to review the benefits in supporting this time-honored Rochester tradition. Please contact RVC President Carlton Cooper at rochestervetscouncil@outlook.com or (617) 947-6722.
Register your organization to march with us!
RVC MEMBER GROUPS ONLY
Become a Parade Sponsor!
Donate to the Rochester Veterans Council's RMDP
Register to Volunteer at the 2026 RMDP!