Photo courtesy of Nashua Historical Society Nashua's Memorial Day and Veterans Day parades drew thousands of spectators in the years following the end of wars, especially World Wars I and II. Memorial Day in 1949, less than four years after Nashua joined all of America in celebrating the end of World War II, was no exception, as evidenced in this photo showing the parade passing over the Main Street Bridge with spectators lined up several people deep on both sides of the street. The Riverview Restaurant and bus terminal at right are where Peddlers Daughter is today. Note the line of Army tanks on display on Library Hill in the background. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled this year's Memorial Day parade as well as next month's Veterans Day parade.

Nashua’s Memorial Day and Veterans Day parades drew thousands of spectators in the years following the end of wars, especially World Wars I and II. Memorial Day in 1949, less than four years after Nashua joined all of America in celebrating the end of World War II, was no exception, as evidenced in this photo showing the parade passing over the Main Street Bridge with spectators lined up several people deep on both sides of the street. The Riverview Restaurant and bus terminal at right are where Peddlers Daughter is today. Note the line of Army tanks on display on Library Hill in the background. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic canceled this year’s Memorial Day parade as well as next month’s Veterans Day parade. (Photo courtesy of Nashua Historical Society)

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