For those looking to honor our nation's fallen veterans on this Memorial Day, there are plenty of events and locations to visit in the Boston area Monday.
At the Boston Common, 37,000 American flags are planted. Each flag represents a fallen military service member from Massachusetts, dating back to the Revolutionary War.
If you want to see this for yourself, you only have until 6 p.m. Monday.
In Cambridge, the annual "Memorial Day Parade" will start with a cannon salute at 9:30 a.m. at the Cambridge Common.
You can also mark the day by writing letters to troops and first responders as part of an event at the U.S.S. Constitution Museum in Charlestown.
In the North End, Boston will put on its 3rd annual Memorial Day concert. It's free and begins at 5 p.m. at Christopher Columbus Park.
In addition, you can attend the following events in the city:
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Worcester Memorial Day ceremony - 11 a.m.
Dorchester Memorial Day ceremony - 11 a.m.
Malden Memorial Day ceremony - 1 p.m.
U.S.S. Constitution - noon
Puerto Rican Veterans ceremony - 2 p.m.
