The Legion Riders at American Legion Post 15 lead the procession on Washington Avenue to City Park on Monday where the annual Memorial Day observance was held. (Photo by Jess Mancini)

PARKERSBURG — Memorial Day acitivities were held around the region on Monday.

American Legion Post 15 and VFW Post 1212 held a Memorial Day observance at the Veterans Plaza at City Park in Parkersburg.

Wreaths were laid for deceased veterans and an honor guard fired three rifle volleys in their honor.

“We don’t know them all, but we owe them all,” American Legion Post 15 Chaplain Joe Thorpe said.

Post 15 Commander Lee Starcher and VFW State Inspector David George read the names of 36 local veterans who have died in the past year.

From left, VFW Post 1212 Commander Daniel Close carries a wreath with fellow wreath bearers Secretary Kim Young of the American Legion Post 15 Auxiliary and President April Cleland of the VFW Post 1212 Auxiliary. The annual Memorial Day observance was held Monday at the Veterans plaza at City Park in Parkersburg. (Photo by Jess Mancini)

In Williamstown, American Legion Post 159 headed the Williamstown Memorial Day Parade that started at 9:30 a.m. from Tomlinson park.

The parade proceeded to Riverview Cemetery on Waverly Road where a wreath for deceased veterans was laid by the Ladies Auxiliary. A rifle salute was performed along with “Taps.”

A flag disposal ceremony and lunch followed.

American Legion Post 64 conducted the Marietta parade. It began at 10 a.m. at Muskingum Park. The route went from Putnam Street, to Fifth Street (stopping at Mound Cemetery), to Wooster Street. It concluded at Oak Grove Cemetery with a Memorial Day ceremony. A luncehon followed at the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5108.

The Honor Guard fires a three-round rifle volley after the names of veterans who died in the last year were read during the Memorial Day observance held at the Veterans Plaza at City Park. (Photo by Jess Mancini)

George Lord of American Legion Post 15 plays “Taps” Monday at the annual Memorial Day observance at City Park. (Photo by Jess Mancini)

From left, American Legion Post 15 Commander Lee Starcher and Chaplain Joe Thorpe lead the crowd in prayer Monday during the Memorial Day observance at City Park. (Photo by Jess Mancini)

Members of American Legion Post 159 lead the way during Williamstown’s Memorial Day Parade Monday. (Photo by Kristen Hainkel)

One vehicle honored veteran Charles Ray during Williamstown’s Memorial Day Parade Monday. Ray served during the Korean War and lived from 1932 to 1987. (Photo by Kristen Hainkel)

Members of Williamstown High School’s Marching Band participate in Williamstown’s Memorial Day Parade Monday. (Photo by Kristen Hainkel)

Kayleen and McKaela Staats of Williamstown ride horses during Williamstown’s Memorial Day Parade Monday. (Photo by Kristen Hainkel)

A member of the Ohio Valley Jeep Club displays patriotic decor during the Marietta Memorial Day Parade Monday. (Photo by Kristen Hainkel)