OAKLAND, Maine (WABI) – The town of Oakland and its residents were not letting the rain get to them for their annual Memorial Day parade.
The parade is organized by the town’s American Legion, which says the day is about honoring and remembering those who lost their lives in service.
The parade consisted of local kids, old law enforcement and military vehicles and much more. The start was pushed back about an hour because of the weather, but organizers say the parade was happening either way because of what it means to the community and local veterans.
“No matter if it was raining or not, we were going to have a parade and we were going to be here supporting the veterans because they had to do it in the rain, why not us? They not only come out for the parade but they come out to see the veterans, support them, show that the veterans are very important to us,” answered Commander of the Sons of Oakland American Legion Post 51.
The parade ended with honor guard, legion and community members gathering at the town’s Memorial Hall.
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