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Providence veterans commission outlines Memorial Day, Flag Day, parade, outreach and flag drop-off plans
Summary
The commission discussed logistics for a Memorial Day ceremony May 23, a Flag Day event at City Hall in June, a tentative Nov. 7 veterans parade, ongoing veteran outreach including a veterans 'cafe,' and a proposal for community flag drop-off boxes and youth-led projects.
Commissioners and staff at the Providence City Veterans Commission meeting discussed several upcoming events and outreach initiatives for veterans, including a Memorial Day ceremony on May 23, a Flag Day observance at City Hall in mid-June, a tentative veterans parade on Nov. 7, and plans for veteran outreach luncheons and a veterans “cafe.”
Tricia Pedrelli described the Memorial Day event as a small ceremony and cleanup at Albert P. Cahill Memorial Square in Majority Leader Pedro Espinal’s ward, held in conjunction with community volunteers. Pedrelli said archives provided background on Albert P. Cahill and staff were coordinating timing and promotional materials. A time of 10 a.m.…
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