On Sunday, the transportation of thousands of wreaths made at Worcester Wreath Co. begins in Harrington with stops in many locations in Maine and other states along the route to Arlington National Cemetery.

Worcester Wreath Co. donated more than 17,000 wreaths for the remembrances, 10,000 of which will be placed on graves in Arlington National Cemetery Dec. 13.

The 10,000 wreaths designated for Arlington will be transported on a 750-mile journey from Harrington after a sendoff ceremony on Dec. 7.

Along the way, thousands of people line the anticipated route in a display of support. Six to seven hundred motorcyclists from the Patriot Guard Riders will provide an escort.

Learn more about the parade route for Wreaths Across America by clicking this link.

2008 MAINE ITINERARY
Dec. 7
10:30 a.m.: Escort departs Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington with stops scheduled for Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston and Portland.

Dec. 8
7 a.m.: Wreath escort departs Best Western Hotel, Route 1, South Portland, with stops scheduled for Scarborough Veterans Home, Old Orchard Beach, Wells and Kittery Trading Post before heading to New Hampshire and other states.

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