memorial Day Kicks off the Summer

​Lower Merion and Narberth - Stuff you should know
Memorial Day Edition

Memorial Day is the unofficial start to Summer around here, so we thought it was time for a quick update. Here are a few LM and Narberth events and activities  happening this weekend and in early June:

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Narberth Memorial Day Parade Route

​​Monday, May 27
Narberth Memorial Day Parade
The 2024 NARBERTH MEMORIAL DAY PARADE is scheduled for
Monday, May 27th starting at 9:30 AM from the intersection of Windsor &
Conway Avenues. It travels through some of the neighborhood streets and
the main viewing area is the downtown Narberth business district on
Haverford Avenue. This year the parade has 4 marching bands, including
many community organizations and civic groups. If you or a group or
organization you belong to would like to participate in the parade, please
contact John Nardi at 610-664-5504. The parade is sponsored by the
Narberth American Legion Post 356. Immediately following the parade, at
11:00 AM, there will be a Memorial Service at the War Memorial Site
located at N. Wynnewood and Windsor Avenues. Please join us!

Donations are being accepted and would gratefully be appreciated to help
offset the cost of the marching bands. Checks can be made payable to:
AMERICAN LEGION POST 356
and can be mailed to:
P.O. Box 501
Narberth, PA 19072

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​Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day in Ardmore
The day starts with a concert at 9:45, followed by a parade and wreath-laying ceremony. 

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Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day in Gladwyne
The day starts at 10am with the opportunity to place a flag in the grave of a local soldier. Then, there's free bike decorating and tattoos, followed by a parade, a ceremony and a block party. 

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Lower Merion Memorial Day Trash Schedule
A Refuse and Recycling holiday collection schedule will be in effect for May 27- May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. 
There will be no Refuse or Recycling Collections on Monday, May 27th. 
To determine your holiday pickup schedule this week, click here. 
More details here.

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Narberth Spring Cleanup:   June 3-7
In Narberth, few things are as eagerly anticipated as "Junk Week". Once basement and garage contents are deposited curbside, tradition dictates that locals stroll down the street to see what their neighbors have decided to part with. Whatever's left gets picked up by the trash guys. More details here.

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​E-Cycle Event - June 1
LM and Narberth residents are invited to recycle "anything with a plug" at the LM Transfer Station, from 9am to Noon. Get your car in line early, because these events can be popular!

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Summer Concert Series
Wednesday nights in the summer mean free concerts in Narberth Park! Grab a picnic dinner, and bring the whole family down to the Gazebo in Narberth Park. Grown-ups can hang on chairs and blankets to watch the bands, while the kids enjoy the playground next door! More details here. 

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Music Fest and NarBark Dog Parade
The first Narberth Music & Arts Fest of 2024 is Sunday, June 9. There's music and food on Haverford Ave, with Artist Alley on Forrest. It kicks off with the Borough's silliest annual event - The NarBark Dog Parade. Who's furry friends will take home the prizes for the best costumes this year? More details here.