The members of the Armenian community of Boston along with state legislators and guests will commemorate the 98th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on Friday, April 19 with a program of speakers and honorees.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Marshall Evans, who served from 2006-2008, will deliver the keynote address.

Following the ceremony, attendees will be invited to participate in a newly organized march from the State House to Armenian Heritage Park.

The march will include a stop along the way to place a wreath at The New England Holocaust Memorial, Wicked Local Watertown reported.