Memorial Day: Where to Honor Our Fallen Servicemen and Women This Year
Memorial Day is considered the kickoff to summer in Grand Rapids.
But let us not forget the real reason for it: to honor the men and women have given up their lives in service to our nation.
Chances are you have a family member or friend who has served, and if they did not die in the line of duty, they know someone who did. Let’s honor them this Memorial Day.
May their sacrifice never be forgotten.
Saturday, May 23
Lights of Honor: Remembering Our Heroes
4 – 10 PM, USS Silversides Submarine Museum, 1346 Bluff St, Muskegon, MI 49441
Join the USS Silversides Submarine Museum for a powerful Memorial Day weekend event as we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
We invite the community to an unforgettable day filled with history, remembrance, and unity. From 4 – 6 PM, enjoy Family Fun at the Sub and from 6 – 10 PM there’s a Memorial Service Celebration, including a flyover, engine start, free tours, music, and food.
Monday, May 25
Grand Rapids Memorial Day Parade
10 AM, Veterans Memorial Park, 101 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Come join the people of Kent County in honoring those veterans who gave their full measure of devotion on behalf of our country.
Attend this patriotic parade in downtown Grand Rapids, and stay for the following Ceremony of Remembrance. School children will speak about what Memorial Day means to them.
Monday, May 26
Zeeland’s Memorial Day Parade
9 AM, Downtown Zeeland, 303 E Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464
The Memorial Day Cemetery Ceremony is immediately following the parade at Zeeland Cemetery at Lincoln & Church Street.
All are welcome to attend.
City of Walker Memorial Day Parade
Noon – 1 PM, Walker, MI 49534
The Memorial Day Parade has been a tradition in Walker for many years.
Join us as we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
Please be aware that Remembrance Road will close at 11:30 AM and will reopen once the parade is over.
Fruitport Old Fashioned Days Memorial Day Parade
2 PM, Pomona Park, 53 S 3rd Ave, Fruitport, MI 49415
Fruitport Old Fashioned Days’ Memorial Day Parade takes place during this annual small town festival, which runs May 20 – 25, 2026.
The Fruitport Old Fashioned Days is hosted by the Fruitport Lions Club and also features a carnival, music and fireworks.
Wyoming holding Memorial Day Remembrances??
What about the Grand Rapids parade???
Time for Beaver Creek OH.,Memorial Day program, also Mount Pleasant, OH time and program.
Downtown Grand Rapids, OH parade / program.
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https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Our-City/Events-Activities/Memorial-Day-2021