1. Lexington's Memorial Day Parade: After morning wreath laying ceremonies, a parade steps off at 10 a.m. by the Lexington Police Station and winds around town before making its way back to the Battle Green for ceremonies starting around 9:15 a.m.

2. About Those Wreath Layings: The first is at 8:45 a.m. at the Lexington Firefighters Memorial at the Lexington Fire Headquarters on Bedford Street. And the second is at 9 a.m. at Westview Cemetery, 520 Bedford St.

3. A Little About Memorial Day: A day of remembrance for the fallen who gave their lives in service to our nation, Memorial Day is observed the last Monday in May, often with parades, wreath-laying ceremonies and poppies. 

4. What's Open, What's Closed: Town offices, schools, many businesses, the Post Office and Cary Memorial Library are all closed for the holiday. Many convenience stores, restaurants and supermarkets will be open.

5. Showers, Maybe: There's a chance of showers and/or thunderstorms beginning in the late afternoon, with highs in the mid-70s, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts a cloudy evening, with a chance of rain and a low of 59.