Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, honoring those who lost their lives serving in the military. The following upcoming activities are planned in Oakland County. In case of inclement weather, events may be canceled or altered.<\/p>\n
Beverly Hills<\/p>\n
\u2022 Memorial Day Fun Run and Walk: May 25, starting at 9 a.m., fundraiser by the Beverly Hills Lions Club, the four-mile run and a two-mile walk begins and ends at Beverly School, pre-register and pay at www.bhlions.org.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Annual Memorial Day Parade and Carnival: May 25. The parade begins at 11 a.m. at Groves High School, 20500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, to north on Evergreen Road to Beverly Road to Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road, for carnival and ceremony. Students\u2019 Bike Brigade bike decorating begins at 10 a.m. at Groves High School parking lot, then ride in the parade, www.villagebeverlyhills.com.<\/p>\n
Birmingham<\/p>\n
\u2022 Birmingham Hometown Parade and after party is 1-4 p.m. May 17, starts on North Old Woodward near Willits Street, travels south to Maple, ending in Shain Park. for a party with activities including crafts, mini-train rides, bounce houses, food vendors and activities until 4 p.m., bhamgov.org\/parade More than 150 classic and vintage motorcycles steered by drivers in period dress will start the parade, the Metro Detroit Distinguished Gentleman\u2019s Ride, to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men\u2019s mental health, gentlemansride.com.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Memorial Day Service: 10 a.m. May 25 in Shain Park, Merrill St., Birmingham, annual patriotic program includes speakers, wreath laying at the monuments and live music. Veterans are encouraged to participate and families are welcome. Cohosted by the city and Piety Hill Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, bhamgov.org\/calendar.<\/p>\n
Bloomfield Hills<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ya\u2019ssoo Greek Festival: May 22-24, (4-11 p.m. Friday; noon-11 p.m. Saturday; and noon-9 p.m. Sunday) on the grounds of St. George Greek Orthodox Church 43816 Woodward Ave. (just north of Square Lake Road) Bloomfield Hills, Greek culture, Greek dancers, customs and cuisine, live music by The Dave Bennett Quartet on Friday evening and the StiGma band all three days. The festival includes tours of the church, children\u2019s games, crafts, bounce houses and magicians, www.yassoogreekfestival.com, $4 admission, free for ages 12 and younger, menu prices vary.<\/p>\n
Clarkston<\/p>\n
\u2022 Memorial Day Service: 10 a.m. May 25, at the Lakeview Cemetery, 6150 White Lake Road. The event includes the Color Guard performing a rifle volley, raising of the flag and the playing of Taps, the Clarkston High School Band and Ladies in Mourning in period clothing laying flowers on graves, bring lawn chairs. For information, call 248-625-9912 after 4 p.m., www.facebook.com\/Clarkstonlegionpost63, hosted by Clarkston American Legion Post 63.<\/p>\n
Clawson<\/p>\n
\u2022 Memorial Day ceremony: 10-11 a.m. May 25, at Blair Memorial Library pavilion, 416 N. Main St., Clawson, www.cityofclawson.com.<\/p>\n
Farmington<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Farmington area Memorial Day Parade is 10 a.m. May 25. The parade will travel westbound along Grand River Avenue between Orchard Lake Road and downtown Farmington, ending at Oakland Ave. and Grand River Ave. for a ceremony at the Farmington War Memorial Monument in Memorial Park, hosted by Groves-Walker American Legion Post 346, and Xemplar Club. Complimentary refreshments will be served, memorialdayparade.us.<\/p>\n
Ferndale<\/p>\n
\u2022 Annual Ferndale Memorial Day Parade:10 a.m. May 25, beginning near the corner of Livernois Street and West Maplehurst Street, in Ferndale, and traveling along Livernois, Oakridge, Pinecrest, Nine Mile, and back to Livernois, ending at the Memorial Mall for a ceremony, where the names of local veterans who passed away in the past year will be read, hosted by the Ferndale Memorial Association. After the ceremony, the Ferndale Fire Department invites everyone to visit the station, across from the Memorial Mall at 1635 Livernois. The Children\u2019s Bike Parade lineup is at 9:45 a.m. at Ferndale Schools Administration Building, Oakridge Street at Pinecrest, youth must be accompanied by adults, https:\/\/bit.ly\/48bL3UC<\/p>\n
Franklin<\/p>\n
\u2022 Franklin Cemetery Association\u2019s Memorial Day Service is at 11 a.m. May 25, at Franklin Cemetery, at the corner of Franklin Road and Scenic Drive, Franklin, https:\/\/franklincemetery.com\/calendar-of-events.html.<\/p>\n
Highland Twp.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Founders\u2019 Day Parade and Festival is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 16, parade at 10 a.m., kids zone, vendors, food trucks, downtown Highland, proceeding down Livingston Road from the Highland Nazarene Church to John Street, www.highlanddda.com\/community-events\/founders-day-festival-parade.<\/p>\n
Holly<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Village of Holly Memorial Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. May 25, in downtown Holly, starting on Saginaw and Maple St. heading north, turn east on East Maple, then north on Park Avenue to Lakeside Memorial Park for a ceremony, www.facebook.com\/vfw.holly. For information, contact the Holly VFW Post 5587 at 248-634-9369 or email quartermaster@vfw5587.org. Volunteers are needed for flag placement, May 17, starting at 8:45 a.m. at Lakeside Cemetery.<\/p>\n
Keego Harbor<\/p>\n
\u2022 Keego Harbor Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade: May 25, the ceremony is at 9:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, at the corner of Cass Lake Road and Orchard Lake Road, followed by the Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m., volunteers needed, 248-682-1930, www.keegoharbor.org.<\/p>\n
Lake Orion<\/p>\n
\u2022 Orion Veterans Memorial Day Run\/Walk: May 25, Anderson Street, next to Children\u2019s Park parking lot, downtown Lake Orion. Day-of check-in begins at 8 a.m. near the start\/finish area, 5-mile race begins at 9:00 a.m., 5K run\/walk begins at 9:15 a.m. Packet Pickup and Registration is\u00a0 noon-4 p.m. May 24, at Hanson\u2019s Running Shop, Lake Orion. Register at https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/MI\/LakeOrion\/OrionVeteransMemorialDayRun.\u00a0 Event proceeds go to support the Orion Veterans Memorial.<\/p>\n
Milford<\/p>\n
\u2022 Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies: 11 a.m. May 25, organized by American Legion Post 216. The public is encouraged to attend, and all veterans are invited to participate in the parade and ceremonies. Veterans who are unable to walk will have transportation available. The day\u2019s schedule includes: Veteran check-in at 9:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post 216, parade begins at 11 a.m. and travels through downtown Milford, with a closing ceremony at Central Park following the parade. For information, to participate, donate, or coordinate vehicle participation, contact Joseph Salvia, Parade Chairman at 313-701-8000.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Kensington Metropark Art Fair is May 23-25, along the beach at Kensington Metropark, Maple Beach, 4570 Huron River Pkwy., Milford, Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.), Metropark entry pass required, KensingtonArtFair.com.<\/p>\n
Northville<\/p>\n
\u2022 Northville Memorial Day Parade is at 10 a.m. May 25, starting in downtown Northville, stopping briefly at Oakwood Cemetery, proceeding to Rural Hill Cemetery, 215 W. Seven Mile Road, Northville, for a ceremony at 11 a.m., organized by the Northville VFW and American Legion, www.northville.org\/memorial-day-parade<\/p>\n
Novi<\/p>\n
\u2022 The City of Novi to host dinner for veterans and a guest at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Fuerst Park, Ten Mile and Taft Road, featuring a patriotic concert, followed by a memorial ceremony at 6:30 p.m., with a wreath laying, playing of \u201cTaps\u201d, 21-gun salute, and then a flag honor walk to commemorate service members. Community members are invited to attend the concert and ceremony, starting at 5:30 p.m. For information and for veterans to pre-register for dinner, call Novi Parks at 248-347-0400. www.cityofnovi.org\/memorialday.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Memorial Day Parade is 10 a.m.-noon May 25, parade route is Meadowbrook Road and 10 Mile Road to Novi Civic Center, 45175 W 10 Mile Road, Novi, www.cityofnovi.org\/memorialday.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Memorial Day Run is May 25, with 5K starting at 7:30 a.m., and a mile fun run starting at 8:30 a.m., register at https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/MI\/Novi\/NoviMemorialDayRun.<\/p>\n
Oakland Twp.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Memorial Day Ceremony: 11 a.m.-noon May 25, Veterans Tribute, 5236 Adams Road, Oakland Township, https:\/\/vtotmi.ort.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Memorial Day Observance: 10 a.m. May 25, Oakland Township, presented by The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100064333375945<\/p>\n
Oxford<\/p>\n
\u2022 Memorial Day parade and ceremony: May 25, 10 a.m. service in Centennial Park, followed by parade, north on Washington St. to west on Burdick St. to Ridgelawn Cemetery, Oxford.<\/p>\n
Rochester\/Rochester Hills<\/p>\n
\u2022 Laying of the Flags Ceremony: 9 a.m. May 25, at Mount Avon Cemetery, 400 Sixth St., Rochester, presented by the City of Rochester, www.ci.rochester.mi.us, followed by the parade.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Memorial Day Parade of Fallen Heroes: 9:30 a.m. May 25, beginning at Mount Avon Cemetery in Rochester, proceeds down Harding Street, and turns south onto Livernois Road, concluding at Veterans Memorial Pointe, 1015 S. Livernois Road, Rochester Hills. The best parade viewing is on the east side of Livernois Road between Avon and Harding, www.rrc-mi.com\/memorial-day.<\/p>\n
\u2022 City of Rochester Hills Memorial Day Event: 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Pointe, Rochester Hills, www.rrc-mi.com\/memorial-day.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Community Hot Dog Lunch is 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., hosted by the Rochester Fire Department, 277 East Second Street, Rochester, www.ci.rochester.mi.us.<\/p>\n
\u2022 America 250 Dedication Ceremony: 3 p.m. May 16, at Mount Avon Cemetery, 400 6th St., Rochester, presented by Stoney Creek Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The ceremony will include recognition and grave markings of three Revolutionary War Patriots buried in the cemetery: Nathaniel Baldwin, Cyrus Chipman, and George Horton. The chapter asks if anyone has information about their direct descendants, to contact Sarah B.H. Helferich at sarah@helferich.net or (248) 688-2434, www.stoney.michdar.net.
Royal Oak<\/p>\n
\u2022 Memorial Day Parade: steps off at 9 a.m. May 31, at Main Street at Lincoln, followed by a ceremony, www.romi.gov\/492\/Veterans-Events-Committee.<\/p>\n
South Lyon<\/p>\n
\u2022 South Lyon Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: Parade begins at 9 a.m., May 25, proceeding from Bartlett Elementary east on 10 Mile Road (Lake Street) to Reynold Sweet Parkway, ending at the South Lyon Cemetery with a veterans\u2019 ceremony, organized by the South Lyon VFW Post 1224, volunteers are needed, sign up at https:\/\/forms.gle\/wiTxo3P1sfjy3Uvf6, 248-437-1735, www.southlyonmi.org\/residents\/events\/memorial_day_parade.php.<\/p>\n
Sylvan Lake<\/p>\n
\u2022 Sylvan Lake Memorial Day Parade: 11 a.m. May 26 at City Hall and ends at Memorial Park, 1820 Inverness St. for a veteran\u2019s ceremony, 248-682-1440, sylvanlake.org.<\/p>\n
Troy<\/p>\n
\u2022 Memorial Day Ceremony: 10 a.m. May 25 at Veterans Memorial Plaza in front of Troy City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy. Presented by the City of Troy, the event features a live band, a ceremonial gun salute, and speakers including Mayor Ethan Baker and City Council members, www.facebook.com\/TroyMI,\u00a0 248-524-1147<\/p>\n
\u2022 White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery Memorial Day events include flag display of more than 400 large American flags throughout the park from 8 a.m. Friday, May 22 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 25, at the cemetery, 621 W. Long Lake Road, Troy. Birmingham Concert Band patriotic concert is 3 p.m. May 24, in front of the Temple of Memories. Polar Bear Memorial Ceremony is at 11 a.m. May 25, in front of the Polar Bear Memorial, whitechapelcemetery.com.<\/p>\n
Walled Lake<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Walled Lake Memorial Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. May 25, at 850 Ladd Road and proceeds down West Maple Road to city offices at 1499 E. West Maple Road, 248-624-4847, walledlake.us.<\/p>\n
Waterford Twp.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Waterford Township Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m., May 25, the parade marches along Dixie Highway from Sashabaw Road to Williams Lake Road, waterfordmi.gov, www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100051551303991, hosted by the Pontiac Waterford Elks Lodge #810.<\/p>\n
West Bloomfield Twp.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade: The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society participates in the Keego Harbor Memorial Day Parade, with ceremony at 9:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, at the corner of Cass Lake Road and Orchard Lake Road, Keego Harbor, followed by the Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m., volunteers needed, www.keegoharbor.org, for details, contact duannesonneville@hotmail.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, honoring those who lost their lives serving in the military. The following…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":307539,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[181,23,795,100,143,904,145,144],"class_list":["post-307538","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-oakland","tag-latest-headlines","tag-local-news","tag-michigan","tag-news","tag-oakland","tag-oakland-county","tag-oakland-headlines","tag-oakland-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/307538","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=307538"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/307538\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/307539"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=307538"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=307538"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=307538"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}