Memorial Day parade to begin at 10 a.m.

The Boardman Kiwanis will host its 111th annual Memorial Day parade and service starting at Boardman Center Middle School at 10 a.m.

Paul Rossi will be the grand marshal and featured speaker. William Wainio will give the invocation. Lt. Colonel Bill Moss, USAF Retired, will lead the pledge of allegiance and place a wreath in honor of deceased veterans. Mark Luke of the Boardman Kiwanis will serve as master of ceremonies for the memorial service. Boardman Spartan Marching Band will march and provide music for the memorial service.

Parade participants will include Boardman trustees, township officials, fire department, police department, Boardman school board, boy scouts, girl scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Post 565 with commander John Mayls with vehicles, riflemen, and wagons, Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, Boardman Civic Association, Antique, Classic and Model T car clubs, ambulance companies and bicycles, passing out candy to children.

In the event of rain, the service will be in the Center Middle School auditorium.

Immediately following the parade, Boardman Park will host a program in its Maag Theatre to honor veterans.