Memorial Day is a special holiday to honor those that have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting our freedoms. Check out these Memorial Day parades and ceremonies throughout West Michigan. Click the link in the event name for more information and event updates.
*Photo via St. Joe Today website
St.Joseph Memorial Day Parade & Program
Friday, May 23rd- noon-1pm
The parade will begin at the intersection of Lake Blvd. and Park St. Attendees will be able to watch as the parade travels down Lake Blvd. and finishes at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell. Immediately following the parade, everyone is invited to a short program at the bandshell.
South Haven Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Monday, May 26th- 9am-11am
Beginning at 9am the parade begins at Center Street and Michigan, travels through town until reaching its final stop at Lakeview Cemetery.
Downtown Grand Rapids Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26th- 10am-11:30am
The parade will begin at 10am and end at the Veterans Memorial Park around 10:45am with a ceremony to follow.
Zeeland Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26th- 9am
Parade begins at 9am at the corner of Main and Maple and ends with a solemn ceremony at Zeeland Cemetery at 200 Lincoln Ave.
Holland Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26th- 9:30am
The parade begins at 8th and Central, heads down Columbia Ave, and ends at the Pilgrim Home Cemetery (370 E 16th St, Holland, MI). The parade is followed at 11:00 AM by a program of remembrance and music in the cemetery.
Grand Haven Memorial Day Parade & Services
Monday, May 26th- 9:30am
Parade begins from St. John’s Episcoal Church near 6th Street and Washington Avenue proceeding to Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium. Services following the completion of the parade at the Veterans Monument in Central Park and Lake Forest Cemetery.
*Photo via Grand Haven Memorial Day Association Facebook
Downtown Muskegon Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Monday, May 26- 9am
Begins at Morris Street Parking Lot and concludes at Hackley Park. There is a free musical ceremony featuring the Mona Shores Marching Band at the Frauenthal Center following the parade.
USS Silversides Lights of Honor
Friday, May 24th- 4-10pm
Day filled with history, remembrance, and unity. Family Fun at the Sub 4-6pm & Memorial Celebration Service 6-10pm including Hooligans Flight Team Fly Over.
Downtown Pentwater Memorial Day Parade & Services
Monday, May 26th- 10am-11am
Memorial Parade starts at First Street with line-up at 9:30am across the street from the Baptist Church. First Service will be held at Municipal Marina, second at the Village Green and third at Pentwater Cemetery.
Ludington Memorial Day Observance
Monday, May 26th- 9:45am
Fallen Hero Memorial Service at Mason County Courthouse at 9:45am. Parade traveling from the courthouse to Stearns Park starting at 10:15am. Ceremony at Veterans Mall in Stearns Park at 11am. Complimentary luncheon for veterans at 12pm at American Legion Post 76.
Downtown Manistee Memorial Day Parade & Manistee Ceremonies
Monday, May 26th- 9am
Beginning at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery- various veterans’ groups place poppies on wreaths, followed by a rifle salute and taps. Parade begins at 10am on the corner of River & Division Street. Ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Park & Oak Grove Cemetery following the parade.
