Come together as a community to remember those that paid the ultimate price for us to be able to live in the greatest country on Earth," said Joe Taney, home association president of American Legion Post 469, inviting the public to Memorial Day events in Wrightsville.

The post will host its 104th annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 27, beginning at 1 p.m. The parade will leave from the post, located at 101 S. Second St., Wrightsville, and will process west on Hellam Street to Fairview Cemetery, 600 Hellam St.

"The parade will include bands, local community groups and youth organizations," Taney shared. "We are inviting veterans to participate in the parade. Participants are welcome to wear their dress uniform or field uniform of the era they served. There will be vehicles available for those veterans wishing to participate but unable to make the walk."

The parade will also feature the Eastern York High School marching band, the Twin Rose Community Band, the Kracker Beez, the Susquehanna Valley Model A Restorers Club, Historic Wrightsville Inc. and many more groups, including local fire departments and Girl Scout troops. Several local dignitaries, including state Rep. Joe D'Orsie, York County Commissioner Scott Burford and borough Mayor Tayne Slenker, will also participate.

A ceremony will be held immediately following the parade, and all are welcome to attend, Taney said. Guest speakers at the ceremony will include D'Orsie as well as state Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill. Landon Mak will sing the national anthem, and James Hammel and Caitlyn Boyles will recite the Gettysburg Address. Wrightsville Legion scholarship winners will be recognized, and dignitaries will give short speeches. A rifle salute over the grave of Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Charles D. Marquette will also occur, followed by the playing of taps by Milo Thomas.

Veterans who would like to participate in the parade do not need to preregister and may arrive at the American Legion post between noon and 12:30 p.m. on May 27. Groups or organizations that are interested in participating in the parade may contact Taney at joetaney@rocketmail.com.