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Honoring Veterans on Memorial Day in Cape Cod

Memorial Day - Cape CodMemorial Day weekend marks one of the most meaningful — and most festive — weekends of the year on Cape Cod. Towns across the Cape gather to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country, with solemn ceremonies, parades, and community events that carry on traditions going back generations.
It's also the unofficial start of the Cape Cod summer season. Beaches open, restaurants shift to full hours, and the energy of the whole peninsula comes alive. Whether you're here to pay your respects, watch the Figawi sailing fleet depart Hyannis Harbor, or simply soak up the first long weekend of the season — Memorial Day on Cape Cod is a weekend worth planning around.
 

 

 

Cape Cod Memorial Day Activities

Figawi Race Weekend Begins

One of the premier sailing regattas on the US East Coast, the Figawi Race Weekend sends 200+ boats from Hyannis across Nantucket Sound to Nantucket every Memorial Day weekend. The race is free to watch from shore and is a spectacular sight. Best spectator viewing is from Kalmus Beach, Orrin Keyes Beach, or Sea Street Beach in Hyannis. Post-race celebrations, charity events, and parties continue through the weekend on both Hyannis and Nantucket.
  • Dates: Saturday, May 23 – Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Race start: Saturday morning, 9:55 AM warning signal from Hyannisport
  • Best viewing: Kalmus Beach, Orrin Keyes Beach, or Sea Street Beach, Hyannis
  • Admission: Free for spectators
  • More info: figawi.com

 

Mashpee Memorial Day Block Party

A lively community block party at Mashpee Commons with live music, sidewalk shopping, vendors, face painting, and more.
  • Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
  • Location: Mashpee Commons, 10 Evergreen Circle, Mashpee
  • Admission: Free

 

Dennis Memorial Day Ceremony

A formal ceremony honoring the men and women who lost their lives defending the country, presented by town leaders and the Patriots of Dennis. Open to the public.
  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Location: Dennis Village Green, corner of Route 6A (Main St.) and Old Bass River Road, Dennis
  • Admission: Free

 

Harwich Memorial Day Ceremony

An annual ceremony honoring Harwich's fallen service members, held at Brooks Park.
  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Time: 9:30 AM
  • Location: Brooks Park, 1 Oak St, Harwich
  • Admission: Free

 

Yarmouth Memorial Day Ceremony

Yarmouth honors its fallen veterans with a public ceremony at Town Hall.
  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Yarmouth Town Hall, 1146 Route 28, Yarmouth
  • Admission: Free

 

Brewster Memorial Day Ceremony

Brewster's annual ceremony commemorating local veterans and service members.
  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)
  • Location: Brewster Council on Aging, 1673 Main St, Brewster
  • Admission: Free

 

Falmouth Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

Hosted by the Falmouth Veterans' Council, this annual parade and ceremony draws residents, veterans, and visitors for a heartfelt tribute with marching bands, floats, and patriotic participation.

  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Time: 9:45 AM
  • Location: Falmouth Public Library / Memorial Walkway, 300 Main Street, Falmouth
  • Admission: Free

 

Sandwich Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

Organized by American Legion Post 188, the Sandwich parade begins at Water Street with wreaths honorably placed at memorial sites along the route, concluding at the Sandwich Public Library with a formal ceremony.

  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Location: Begins at Water Street, Sandwich — ends at Sandwich Public Library
  • Admission: Free

 

Provincetown Memorial Day Ceremony

A moving ceremony at the Civil War Monument featuring a US Coast Guard honor guard, live music, and a ceremonial volley salute.
  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Location: Civil War Monument, Provincetown Cemetery, off Cemetery Road, Provincetown
  • Featuring: US Coast Guard Station Provincetown honor guard, Provincetown Police Department, live music
  • Admission: Free

 

Centerville Memorial Day Ceremony

A community parade followed by a pancake breakfast at South Congregational Church.

  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Parade time: 10:00 AM
  • Pancake breakfast: 8:00 AM at South Congregational Church Fellowship Hall
  • Location: South Congregational Church, 565 Main St, Centerville
  • Admission: Free

 

Memorial Day on Cape Cod

Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to kick off your Cape Cod summer. Martha Murray Vacation Rentals offers a hand-picked collection of vacation homes across Dennis, Harwich, Yarmouth, and Brewster — all bookable direct with no third-party fees and the best price guaranteed. Memorial Day weekend books early so be sure to browse available rentals and reserve your dates before the season fills up.

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