2018 Dedham Flag Day Parade Guide

DEDHAM, MA — It's time to get your flag, get to Dedham Square, and enjoy some fireworks because the Dedham Flag Day Parade is almost here! Watch live here!

The town's 51st annual celebration will take place at 6 p.m. and will feature numerous organizations, marching bands, businesses, and more. Arthur Munchbach, a retired Dedham Police officer will serve as the marshal.

Please note that there are no Flag Day fireworks this year.

Here's what you need to know about the celebration:

The Parade Route

• Starts on East Street at Dedham Middle School
• Proceeds down East street and left onto High Street
• Follows high street into Dedham Square past the Dedham Community Theater
• Turns right onto Washington Street
• Turns right onto Harris Street
• Proceeds down High Street to East Dedham
• Turns right on Milton Street
• Turns right onto Walnut Street
• Turns left onto Oakdale Avenue
• Turns right onto Sanderson Avenue
• Turns right onto Mt. Vernon Street
• Turns left onto Whiting Avenue
• Parade ends at Memorial Park

Where to Park

Suggested parking areas include Dedham Square, Dedham High School, Dedham Middle School, Avery School, Dedham Pool, the town lot on High Street (the former St. Mary's parking lot), and Town Hall.

Parking Restrictions and Road Closures

Information from the Town of Dedham was used in this story.

Image Credit: Dan Libon