159th West Virginia Memorial Day Parade Held in Grafton

159th West Virginia Memorial Day Parade held in Grafton

In honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country, Grafton hosted the 159th edition of its famous West Virginia Memorial Day parade on Monday.

Thousands attend 159th annual Grafton Memorial Day Parade

GRAFTON, W.Va. — Rainy weather did little to dampen spirits Monday during the 159th annual Grafton Memorial Day Parade.

Grafton Memorial Day Parade, a time-honored tradition

GRAFTON, W.Va. — A Memorial Day tradition in Grafton is set to take place Monday. The 159th annual West Virginia Memorial Day Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Grafton. Parade Printed Program Committee member Nicki Skinner said the parade is a time-honored tradition. “It’s awesome that we are able to have that honor,” said Skinner. “We have the West Virginia National Cemetery out in Pruntytown and the Grafton National Cemetery over on Waln…