Memorial Day is the day for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces, and to honor those who served there's no shortage of ceremonies and parades in West Michigan.
Here's a full list of what's happening:
- Memorial Day Service, Hudsonville, Veteran's Park, 3275 Central Blvd. 10 a.m.
- Walker Memorial Day Parade, 4151 Remembrance Rd. NW, noon.
- WWI Monument re-dedication, 2152 Lakeshore Drive, Ganges Twp 2:30 p.m.
- Belding Vietnam Freedom Wall Dedication, Belding Veterans Park, 2 p.m .
- Memorial Day in Grand Haven, Escanaba Park, 9:30 a.m.
- Memorial Day Parade in Muskegon, Morris Avenue, 9 a.m.
- City of Wyoming to Host Memorial Day Ceremony,Veterans Memorial Garden, 2380 DeHoop SW, 7 p.m.
- Kalamazoo Memorial Day Parade, downtown Kalamazoo on Michigan Avenue, near Rose Street, 10 a.m.
- Middleville Memorial Day Parade, State St., 10:30 a.m.
- Zeeland Memorial Day Parade, Main St., 9 a.m.
- Holland Memorial Day Parade, 8th St., 9:30 a.m.
If you are organizing a public event for Memorial Day, you can email us your information at news@wzzm13.com.
For more on the history of Memorial Day and how it came to be in the U.S. click here.
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