Even the COVID-19 state of emergency couldn’t deter the residents of Chapel Green who wanted to celebrate Memorial Day. Decorating their vehicles in red, white and blue, residents drove around the community on Memorial Day in tribute to fallen heroes, but also to stop by the home of each Class of 2020 graduate in the neighborhood to place a sign recognizing each student. Accompanied by a Lewes Fire Department pumper truck, the parade slowly went up and down every street in the community as many residents sat outside waving flags and cheering them on. View resident George Cornell's video below.
Chapel Green resident Edna Spath, coordinator of the parade, watches as vehicles line up near the community center.
If they had an award for the best-dressed man in the parade, Bill Hicks would be declared the winner.
Cars line up in preparation for the start of the Memorial Day-Class of 2020 parade.
Charley Sears, left, and Frank Salterelli stand at attention during the playing of the national anthem.
Dressed in red, white and blue, Esther Breen puts her hand over her heart during the national anthem.
Tom Spath delivers a Class of 2020 sign to the family of graduate Abbie Kane.
Snuggles the bichon frise enjoys the view during the parade.
Chapel Green residents Ellie Weiss, left, and Linda Curran pedal the parade route.
The Lewes Fire Department, which has taken part in numerous community parades over the past two months, participates in the Chapel Green parade on Memorial Day,
With music playing, Bill and Jill Hicks lead the procession around the community.
