Acting City of Cambridge DVS Director Cynthia Harris will emcee the Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m., on the Cambridge Common, 1500 Massachusetts Avenue, to commemorate the lives of our military members with the assistance of Cambridge Mayor E. Denise Simmons, Vice Mayor Marc McGovern, and City Councilor Ayesha M. Wilson, Co-Chair of the Human Services and Veterans Committee. Cambridge Common is located just outside of Harvard Square surrounded by Massachusetts Avenue, Garden Street, and Waterhouse Street. The keynote address will be given by Joseph Reynolds, Chief Operating Officer for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veteran Services. Musical selections will be provided by the CRLS (Cambridge Rindge and Latin School) Marching Band.

Family friendly events and entertainment following the ceremony will include New England Party Animals with Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, Boston Caricature with face painter and caricature artist, and Jonah’s Twisters balloon artist. Entertainment will be provided by Monkeys with Crayons and The Dave Macklin Band. Food and refreshments will be provided by Kowloon, Manoa Poke Shop, Buquet Appetit, and Perfect Parties.