Roslindale Day Parade to Honor Fallen Heroes

This year’s Roslindale Day Parade will honor fallen local heroes, Fire Lt. Edward J. Walsh, Jr. and Firefighter Michael R. Kennedy on Sunday.

Walsh and Kennedy were killed in a nine-alarm Back Bay fire in March.

The 39th annual Roslindale Day Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. in Roslindale Village.

To honor the fallen, there will be a performance by the Boston Gaelic Fire Brigade and special theme floats. Additionally, those marching will pass under a ladder arch erected by the Boston Fire Department at the beginning of the parade.

Parade entertainment will include marching bands, dance troupes, antique cars, costumed cartoon characters and the full Shriners contingent from Aleppo Temple.

The parade will feature professional floats, military and veterans groups, local school and community groups and more.

There will be a wreath laying ceremony at Adams Park before the start of the parade and activities and entertainment at Fallon Field once the parade ends.

The parade is sponsored by the Roslindale Day Parade Committee, Inc. and the City of Boston.

For more information, go to the Roslindale Parade website or call (617) 327-4886.

Photo Credit: Roslindale Day Parade Facebook page