{"id":2665,"date":"2026-05-07T11:37:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T15:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/independence.patownship.org\/?post_type=mec-events&p=2665"},"modified":"2026-05-18T11:10:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:10:30","slug":"memorial-day","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"http:\/\/independence.patownship.org\/?mec-events=memorial-day","title":{"rendered":"Memorial Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"<\/span> Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony \"\"<\/span><\/div>\n
Independence Township is honored to bring our community together for this meaningful Memorial Day tradition.<\/div>\n
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Join us on Monday, May 25, 2026, as we gather in remembrance of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. This special day will be filled with reflection, patriotism, community spirit, and celebration. \"\ufe0f\"<\/span>\"\u2b50\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"\"<\/span> Parade Begins: 9:30 AM<\/div>\n
\"\"<\/span> Campbell Street, Avella<\/div>\n
\"\"<\/span> Ceremony Following the Parade<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We are proud to partner with some amazing local organizations, volunteers, students, and community members who are helping make this event possible, including:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Bert Sider\u2019s American Legion Post #643<\/div>\n
\u2022 A.D. White Research Society<\/div>\n
\u2022 Avella Eagles Students & Athletics<\/div>\n
\u2022 Avella School Band \"\"<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022 Music by Aaron Margaria \"\"<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022 AVFD Firetrucks \"\"<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022 Student Performers & Speakers<\/div>\n
\u2022 Scholarship Presentation by the American Legion<\/div>\n
\u2022 Rep. Josh Kail and many more!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Please stay tuned to the Independence Township Facebook page for updates and additional event details.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We hope to see our community come together once again to honor, remember, and celebrate! \"\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For those participating in the parade, line-up will begin at 9am, over near Avella Motor & Body! If you would like to register to be in the parade, contact Independence Township at 724-587-3518 (M-F, 9am-2pm)<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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