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6-12-2025 12:01pm
Road Closures to Begin Friday Afternoon for Dedham's 2025 Flag Day Parade
Darlene Cancell
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Road closures in Dedham will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 13th, along the route for the Town of Dedham's annual Flag Day Parade, with all roads along the route planned to be closed by 5:30 p.m., according to news posted by the Town of Dedham on June 6th.
"East Street between High Street and Whiting Avenue will be closed around 4:30 p.m. for the staging area before the parade. Please avoid this area or plan accordingly to seek alternate routes. All other roadways along the route will be closed by 5:30 p.m.," states an announcement on the town's website.
Dedham's Flag Day parade begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, with participants following a traditional route. The annual event, with participants decked out in red, white, and blue, honors the American flag and what it stands for. Attendees can expect to view local marching bands, floats, and appearances by Dedham community groups.
Commuters seeking to avoid road closures or residents seeking to view the parade, should note 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 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 intersection of East and Whiting.
