John N. Smith Cemetery Restoration and Preservation Inc. American Legion Bellamy Post 213 and Women’s Auxiliary will host a Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Southport on Monday, May 27, 2024.

The parade line will begin at 10 a.m. at the ILA Hall parking lot, located at 10th and Lord Streets, with the parade beginning at 10:30 a.m. and proceeding from 10th Street to Howe Street down to Leonard Street and turning left to end at John N. Smith Cemetery.

The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. and is a grand community tradition that remembers and honors those who have served the community and nation.

Golf carts are encouraged to participate in the parade, and those patriotically decorated will be recognized.