Memorial Day Program

Monday, May 27, 2024 from 9:00am to 11:45am
American Legion Post 45
300 Lexington Avenue S

Cemetery Schedule:
9:00 AM - St. Patrick
9:25 AM - St Benedict
9:55 AM - Lanesburgh
10:15 AM - Union Hall
10:30 AM - Czech National
10:45 AM - St. Wenceslaus

Parade Information
Assemble at the City Hall Parking Lot
Parade Starts between 11:30-11:45

Route:
South on Central Ave to Main Street
Turn East onto Main Street
Proceed to the New Prague Veteran's Memorial

Participants:
New Prague Veterans Honor Guard
Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus
NP Area Boy and Girl Scouts
Float for Area Veterans unable to march in the parade

Ceremony - New Prague Veterans Memorial:
Starts immediately after the parade
Master of Ceremony: American Legion Post 45 Commander John Metzdorff
NP High School Band: National Anthem
Invocation
Greetings: New Prague Mayor Duane Jirik
Guest Speaker: Don Walser
Reading of the Names of Deceased Veterans
George Typo - Post Commander, Legion and VFW Chaplin
Josie Ceplecha - American Legion Auxiliary
NP Band: Military Hymm Medleys
Laying of the Wreath
Rifle Salute
Taps - Steve Skuluzacek

In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at the Park Ballroom.
Event Contact: David A. Tikalsky 952-210-3091