In Alton, Memorial Day observances will be held on Monday, May 26. The parade will line up at 9:30 a.m. at Monument Square in downtown Alton and step off at 10 a.m. The observance will be under the Auspices of Claude R. Batchelder Post 72, American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Riders. Services will be held at Riverside Cemetery and Monument Square. Following the services, everyone is invited to Post 72 for refreshments. In the event of rain, all services will be held at Post 72 on Rt. 28 in Alton. For information, call the Alton Town Hall at 603-875-3461.