FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 25, 2025
Contact: Doug Mason, Press Coordinator, mtmotorstables@gmail.com or
406-546-4244
105th Annual Corvallis Memorial Day Parade – May 26, 2025
Theme: Vietnam War Commemoration: Honoring All Who Served, 1955–1975
Corvallis, MT – The Corvallis American Legion Post #91
proudly announces the 105th Annual Memorial Day Parade, set for Monday, May 26,
2025, at 10:00 a.m.
This year’s parade will honor the service and sacrifice of
Vietnam War veterans under the theme “Vietnam War Commemoration: Honoring All
Who Served, 1955–1975.”
Grand Marshal is Tom Devine, a United States Air Force veteran.
Tom flew F4 Phantoms in Vietnam. Tom and his wife Bev will lead the parade
south down main street, then west on Woodside Cutoff Road, and then north on Water
Street.
The parade will feature reoccurring floats, including the
Grand Marshal’s Jeep, a jeep platoon with other parade VIPs, the Stevensville
Post #94 Veteran’s Float, Legion Riders, and more.
The Community Band will perform the National Anthem
following the cannon fire at 10:00 a.m. to signal the start of the parade.
A memorial ceremony at Corvallis Cemetery will follow at
12:00 p.m., featuring the Gettysburg Address, the name readings of every
veteran buried there, a rifle salute, and a bugler playing taps.
Registration Details: All clubs, organizations, private and
commercial vehicles must register and obtain a parade number to participate. There
is no fee to participate in the parade.
Law Enforcement, first responders, U.S. Government, Forest
Service, and Active U.S. Military vehicles are exempt and need not register.
Registration is available online through our website or
Facebook page.
Use the QR code below to access the registration form
directly.
The QR code links to the parade’s online registration page
(website/Facebook).
Day-of registration will also be available at the corner of
Market Street and Second Street, starting at 7:00 am, and ending at 8:30 am.
Judging begins at 9:00am.
We invite valley residents, all veterans, community groups,
and local businesses to join us in honoring Vietnam War veterans.
Register your club, organization, float or vehicle today via
the QR code, or our Facebook page and our website (https://corvallispost91.blogspot.com/)
Spectators are encouraged to line Main Street prior to the
closing of main street at 9:00 am, to enjoy the parade and pay tribute to those
who served.
For additional information, contact Doug Mason at 406-546-4244
or visit our website/Facebook page via the QR code.
The Corvallis American Legion Post #91 has proudly organized
the Memorial Day Parade for 105 years, bringing the community together to honor
veterans and their families.
